10 Signs You’re In The FRIEND ZONE
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- December 29, 2016
- 9:00 pm
10 clear signs your crush sees you as “just friends”.
Dating can get pretty tricky, especially if your crush happens to be a close friend. How can you tell if you are getting mixed signals or if you are in fact just a friend? Today we are here to help! These are 10 signs you are most DEFINITELY in the friend zone.
If every time you invite your crush out and they bring their friends with them, you are in the friend zone. If someone likes another person, they will want to have some quality alone time with them. The same is true for the opposite, when someone doesn’t like someone, they don’t want any alone time with them in order to keep boundaries. Many times girls will know if a guy likes them, and won’t want to hurt their feelings by turning them down, so they invite friends to go with them. So, if you find yourself always being a third wheel, chances are because your crush isn’t romantically interested.
What is the friend zone and how does it affect relationships?
As people grow and interact with each other, it is not uncommon to develop strong feelings towards someone special. However, sometimes these feelings aren’t reciprocated and you find yourself stuck in the “friend zone.” The friend zone is when one person sees the other as just a friend and nothing more, despite the other person’s romantic feelings.
Many people remain in the friend zone without even realizing it. To help you identify if you are in this situation, we have compiled a list of 10 signs that you might be in the friend zone.
1. You constantly initiate hanging out, but they never seem to take the initiative.
If you find yourself being the one to make plans all the time, and the other person never suggests anything themselves, it could be a sign that they only view you as a friend.
2. They talk about their romantic interests with you.
If the person you’re interested in starts talking about other people that they are romantically interested in or dating, it may be a hint that they don’t see you in that way.
3. They’ve tried to set you up with someone else.
If the person you’re interested in sets you up with their friends or people they know, this could be them trying to signal that they’re not interested in you romantically.
4. They mention how much they value your friendship.
If the person you are interested in talks about how much they like having you as a friend or values your friendship and never brings up any romantic interest, it could be a sign that they don’t see you in that light.
5. Physical touch is minimal.
If the person you like never touches you, such as hugging, holding hands or attempting to cuddle, this could be a sign that they don’t see you as a romantic partner.
6. They never initiate any flirtatious behavior.
If you find yourself constantly flirting with someone who never initiates any flirtatious behavior with you, it may be a sign that they’re not interested in you romantically.
7. They never compliment you on your looks.
If the person you’re interested in never compliments your appearance, this could be another signal that they only see you as a friend.
8. They never bring up the topic of dating.
If the person you’re interested in never brings up dating or doesn’t talk about any romantic relationships, they might not see you as a potential partner.
9. They talk about how good of a friend you are.
If the person you’re interested in talks about how great a friend you are or what an important role you play in their life, it may be a sign that they don’t see you in a romantic way.
10. They don’t make future plans with you.
If the person you’re interested in never makes future plans with you regarding a romantic relationship or never mentions plans to take things to the next level, this is another sign that they only view you as a friend.
In conclusion, the friend zone can be a hard place to be. However, it’s important to understand that just because someone doesn’t reciprocate your romantic feelings, it doesn’t mean that your friendship isn’t valuable. Sometimes people just don’t see others in a romantic light, and that’s okay. It’s always better to know if you are in the friend zone than to hold out hope for something that will never happen. Life is about moving forward and finding mutual happy relationships.
