In the “Friend-Zone”

[/media-credit] A depressing picture that expresses the feeling of being friend-zoned.

Definition of the “zone”: “when he tells you his feelings and you have that awkward conversation: ‘Um, I forgot to tell you you’re like a brother to me,’” one senior said. Boys and girls from differing ages were interviewed about how they friend-zone and how they believe the opposite gender friend-zones.

The majority of girls said they would avoid having the awkward conversation. Meanwhile, they would give off signs. Signs included: less direct eye-contact, shorter, less witty text responses, and not initiating conversations.

Girls agreed if signs aren’t perceived, it’s better to have the official conversation promptly. An anonymous junior said, “Be straight out and tell him.”

The following responses were recorded when girls were asked how boys friend-zone: “telling you you’re like a sister”, by avoidance, or claiming they “don’t want to date anyone right now”.

Accordingly, one junior boy said the best way is to “know how sensitive they are and then figure out the best way to tell them”.

It was agreed that if things got to far, the conversation needs to happen. Until it gets to that awkward point, boys said they also give off signs. Signs included: “calling them pal” or saying the phrase “you’re a good friend”, texting shorter responses, and letting the friendship “fade, but still be nice”.

One senior boy claims “girls have no hesitations”. Further, a group of junior boys believe that girls friend-zone by acting busy all the time, texting shorter responses, and flirting with other guys.

Everyone interviewed agreed that being friend-zoned stinks. However, one perk was mentioned by a senior girl: “There’s plenty of fish in the sea. And let’s face it, no one is as good as freaking Mr. Darcy, anyways.”

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