And since I'm that person, I shall say this, most usually, there is no escape from the friendzone. Reason: You've made yourself come off as a friend rather than what I like to refer to as the "Primary Mating Source" or "PMS" It's first impressions people. Also, I wouldn't recommend dating your friends. It feels like kissing your brother/sister/whatever.
I believe that it's possible for men and women to be friends. however, it depends on the people involved.
Cherry I love you but I think if the man and woman are both straight then usually there is flirting of some kind that goes on, does that mean you're more then just friends or not??
See that's the thing raven and I'm glad you brought up that point. Flirting doesn't necessarily mean you want that person but if you flirt with them it can lead them to believe that you do. Now I'm friends with a lot of guys, all are fully aware that I'm in a relationship and I joke around a lot and everything like that but I don't necessarily flirt with them in my head. But what I could consider not flirting they could consider flirting and take it as I want them. Which has lead to some pretty awkward conversations and usually to losing a good friend. There are however guy friends I don't see as anything more then a brother and if you told me they had a penis I would probably stare at you baffled. So there's all these sections of guy friends I have that range from brother, friend zoned, guy I could see myself sleeping with but cool just being friends, and then potential sex partner if ever I was in the need. just being honest here. But of any of those guy friends would I actually sleep with? No. Well...potentially maybe if I was single. jk or am I? Seriously though attraction is an odd thing, a guy could be extremely amusing, intelligent, awesome, and good looking....and I'll friend zone him. there's no rhyme or reason why I friend zone some but not others. And how is it that my friend keeps getting friend zoned. I actually know this answer lol he goes after unattainable girls who like to use him and he enjoys being used to some extent. messed up but true. But there's a slight flaw in your flirting point raven, guys who i see as brothers I don't flirt with in the slightest. (by the way if I ever say you're like a brother to me you automatically do not have sexual organs, don't try to make me believe you do I will be incredibly grossed out.) I think brother friend zoning is probably the worse a guy could get if he's attracted to a female. At least with typical friend zoning it's just "no you go into this box and no I won't ever touch your penis but thanks for offering." With brother friend zoning it's "no you don't have a penis ?." So as people have stated before it depends on the individuals. Guys and girls are fully capable of just being friends. They're also fully capable of not.
My fav topic to debate. I have multiple points on this and all turn to No..guys/gals cannot be just friends. One usually wants more but doesn't act on it thinking it would jeopardize their "friendship"
I have male friends that flirt and sometimes it goes completely over my head because I don't see them in that way ever. I've also had male friends that I've flirted with. I think it's natural especially if you think your friend is attractive. I guess crossing the line is where things become complicated.
it really depends, if you're being pampered too much by your friend (opposite gender) then you might want to consider exceeding your limitations. if you're being teased by your other friends that both of you might have a relationship, remain calm, just like im always doing. ride with it, play with their jokes/teases. if you're just friends, so be it.
I have been friends with a woman for 20 years now and she has been married twice. I was her best man both times. It's never been uncomfortable because she is family to me. Guys that get friend zoned need to just get out and try to break the pattern. Most of the time it's just insecurity about being out of someone's league, which is absurd. If you don't compete, you aren't even in a league.
CherryJcheck your texts? One of my closest friends is a guy. we go out to eat and to movies. we have never crossed the line with each other and people often ask why. others assume we are together lol. the ladies mean mug me when we are out togetherI'm like wth we just friends
Mmmm, at some point and time one or the other person will want more. Buttt if the friendship is strong, then yes they can just be friends. Especially if one person is already in a relationship with someone else. You set a boundary, so feelings won't escalate into anything other than friendship. Then again, you can't control how you feel about the other person. So it really boils down onto the two people. What I think anyways
In my opinion, both gotta be mature enough to know the limits of the friendship. But at sum point it could turn out to be emotional so both got to set things straight. I seen it happened before and some can become really good/close friends without needing to have sexual in between. ? Just depends on how the two ppl think nd how mature they are?