Oh, absolutely. Every girl I meet is firmly in the friendzone. It's freeing!
(This is only half-sarcastic.)
(This is only half-sarcastic.)
Basically this.tippy2k2 said:I guess it depends on your definition of "Friend Zone"
See? Just like this. When you re-define the phrase, all the arguments, direct insults and name calling later on seem reasonable.Shanicus said:The Friend Zone is the idiotic concept that the reason a woman has rejected a man is because she is only interested in dating 'assholes', shunting all the 'nice guys' she knows into the Friend Zone as she only wants to be 'good friends' with them.
Oh damn. /thread by the first reply.erttheking said:I believe that's possible to have romantic interest in a friend who does not return the feeling. That's all.
That is indeed an important point to make when talking about these things, yes!The Lunatic said:I don't think the "Friendzone" exists as a conscious thing in men or women. I think it just happens, and it doesn't really appear to be the fault of anyone in particular.
The Friendzone as noun seems an apt way to describe the feeling.xPixelatedx said:Considering I am friends with some women I wouldn't want a romantic relationship with yes, yes it is real.
That is indeed an important point to make when talking about these things, yes!The Lunatic said:I don't think the "Friendzone" exists as a conscious thing in men or women. I think it just happens, and it doesn't really appear to be the fault of anyone in particular.
Saucycarpdog said:A little conundrum that got into my head after hearing an argument last night while playing. Its curious cause some say its a real thing while others think its a stupid nonexistent concept.
What's your take on it?
I have to point out the guy your quoting is using 'pick up artist' terminology - 'game' and 'beta male'. He probably subscribes to the belief his 'game' can get him into any sexual relationship he desires.mecegirl said:This idea is part of the reason why I say that the friendzone doesn't exist. There is no concrete time range. You can't bypass rejection, or increase your odds for acceptance, just by asking right a way. In some cases a woman will know immediately, in others feelings may develop or change. Just like how a guy will either know immediately if he wants to ask someone out, or how his feelings may change once he gets to know someone. But usually you know if you are interested in someone romantically the first time you meet them because the first time you meet them you will decide if they are attractive or not. In most cases romantic feeling will develop over time, not disinterest. And on occasion someone who you think is cute can become less attractive because you discover that they have a shitty attitude.Xiado said:There's a time limit on creating female attraction, and what happens when it runs out is commonly called the friendzone by guys who don't know how to get a woman to be attracted to them. If you get game then the concept becomes meaningless, it's fundamentally a beta male concept.
But there is no switch that turns off in a woman's brain if a guy who is friendly to her doesn't immediately ask. And there is no way to create "female attraction". She either thinks a dude is cute and starts to wait for said dude to ask her out because gender roles. Or she thinks that the dude has enough similar interests to be friends with.
You're one of those heretics who plays Sonic 2 with solo Sonic?Andy Shandy said:Yes. It's that one in Sonic 2 where Tails helps you chase down Robotnik. Since he's your friend ^_^
[sub]As for that other thing, no, not really, despite what Scrubs might say.[/sub]