The Friend Zone

Alas, I finally get to discuss the dreaded "friend zone." Some may ask, what is this friend zone?! I have to say that if you are unaware of the friend zone (FZ), you either are or have been a victim of this dreaded affliction. Let me describe the FZ, so that you may truly understand the gravity of the situation.

Every now and again you meet someone (of the opposite sex) that you click with, but aren't really romantically interested in. You might be attracted to them in some way or another, but lack the proper amount of interest necessary to be in a romantic relationship with them. Most people refer to these people as friends. Friends are people you can hang out with, confide in and be yourself around. It's nice to meet someone you can relate to without having the pressure or stress of being romantically involved.

Let's look at the other side of the spectrum, shall we?

Sometimes you meet someone that you are very attracted to, but also have a lot in common with. You can relax, be yourself and not worry about trying to impress this person because he/she accepts you for who you are. You think that there is potential for a romance and hope that through being a "good friend," that a relationship will develop. You often find yourself clinging to the concept of, "the best relationships always evolve from friendships."

Ok, now that I've set the scene for you, I hope that you clearly see that on occasion, two people in a "friendly" relationship often have different intentions for such a relationship. The first simply enjoys the others company, while the second is secretly hoping for a Hollywood ending relationship. As you can see, this is a prime environment for let downs and heart breaks, so I have a list of things to look for so that you may see if you are in the FZ.

5 Warning Signs of the "Friend Zone":

1). You often meet for coffee or to talk

2). When you do meet for a meal, it's for lunch (see also Day Date)

3). You are often called to discuss their current romantic exploits

4). Being referred to as sweet, nice, cuddly, dependable or cute

5). If at any point you find yourself wondering why he/she didn't call/text you back