GAF, I'm 100% sure I'm getting friendzoned on Monday

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I think the use of the term friendzone that's problematic is the PUA who sees a friendzone as a mutable object -- a literal place, that he just needs to penetrate through, like it's his little challenge that will test his manhood and worth. The garden variety guy who just got rejected and is like "aw, damn, I'm friendzoned!" doesn't meant it that way, and doesn't need Tumblr jumping on him, kicking him when he's down, assuming that he meant that in the absolute worst way that is possible to mean it. How does that help anything or anyone? Because guess what, the vast majority of guys are NOT PUAs and are in fact trying to be sensitive as they go about this whole dating thing.

P.S. Do yourself a favor and read less "Fedoras of OK Cupid" and "Nice Guys of OK Cupid." They are obviously making you believe those are random and representative samples if you really view the use of this word as a "problem" (your word).
Awesome post.
 
Well, that's not what I meant to imply. Everyone I know who uses the term just basically interchanges it for "she's not interested". Not expressing their needs/desires because of nerves (ie. not making a move) is often the reason why girls they talk to lose interest in them. That's all.

I gotcha. It's just weird to me when people don't date. As if you have to be completely smitten with someone at first or there's not going to be a relationship.
 
It's not entirely weird for words to have different meanings and connotations to different people, you know, but I definitely see where you're coming from.
Of course not, but this prevalent notion that any guy who uses the term feels like he is owed sex is beyond stupid. People's inherent biases regarding the word completely warp their
perception of anyone who uses it.
 
Of course not, but this prevalent notion that any guy who uses the term feels like he is owed sex is beyond stupid. People's inherent biases regarding the word completely warp their
perception of anyone who uses it.

Can't argue that! I suppose I agree with you in that sense.
 
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Pokezoned.

best part of this screenshot is zero friends or acquaintances.
 
Yeahhh, turns out she just wanted a really good friend. Shit was mad awkward after I asked her out. I kind of did the immature thing and avoided her for a couple of months (not because I was mad, just because I was more so embarrassed that I misread the signals so badly)
That's not an immature thing, that's just the completely appropriate and natural reaction to this situation.

But after a while, we moved past the awkwardness. And we are still like best friends today..
See, that's how the situation got resolved properly: by giving it distance and time.
 

Well... By definition

noun
informal
a situation in which a friendship exists between two people, one of whom has an unreciprocated romantic or sexual interest in the other

How a number of people (including myself) view the term. It isn't actually what the term means that people are arguing is sexist, it is the supposed connotation behind it. However, a number of people don't use it that way. By definition it is not inherently sexist.
 
If you want a relationship and she doesn't, the best thing for you to do is distance yourself and move on. You're obviously very infatuated with her so I don't think a real platonic friendship is an option for you right now. You're just going to hurt yourself and push her away with your needy feels.

I don't think anybody derails threads more quickly and abundantly than PC GAF. Where does one apply for such a seemingly bulletproof derailing license?
 
I just got friendzoned two weeks ago. I cut all contacts with the guy. It's too bad because I enjoyed his company... maybe I can try to be friends with him after I have completely moved on.
 
just because you both like the same crap doesn't mean you are soul mates.

a month. that's like a second. You'll get over it and move on.
 
If you want a relationship and she doesn't, the best thing for you to do is distance yourself and move on. You're obviously very infatuated with her so I don't think a real platonic friendship is an option for you right now. You're just going to hurt yourself and push her away with your needy feels.

I think that has already been touched upon. That's what he said he was going to do.

I personally think a close friendship isn't going to work if you're infatuated and want more than that. It is just a constant reminder of something you can't have. Better to just distance yourself for a bit and find someone else.
 
Uh, yeah. Is this ...satirizing something? It seems to have put the concepts of wearing fedoras and being friendzoned into a blender and come up with fuck all. I mean the drawing of the neckbeard is funny, but other than that, I can't imagine what the point of this is. And I'm sure it has one, I can just smell the bitterness behind it.

Edit: Nevermind, read some of their other comics. The "artist" is merely inept. And yes, bitter.
 
Oftentimes when people use the term, there is a bit of implied malice toward the rejecter. But it's not always like this of course. This is where the negative connotation of the word comes from for me.
well, they did just get rejected. it's not the easiest feeling to just be ok with after the fact. what I'm saying is a little bit of malice (not really the word I'd use) is expected after someone gets rejected by another.
 
Well I went to the meeting. Here's the scary part, we went to the mall and didn't even figure out a place until we actually went there AND THIS OTHER GUY FOUND US FFS!

So now we're at the library and she's sitting beside me and he's sitting opposite her. A bit awkward here alright.

I didn't manage to tell her anything important, but before he showed up she confirmed that this guy asked her out on the same day I did(after me though) and she said yes. Well that's that I suppose.

I still love her company and loved every minute of being with her before this dude showed up, but i think the end of the feelings I've been stuck is in sight. Still hurts seeing them together, but I'm not sure I want to sacrifice this friendship anymore.

I've told her we should talk alone soon though, not sure what I'm going to say then or whether that's a good idea.

She's also taken a few looks at my laptop screen but she hasn't figured out what's going on.
 
WHAT THE FUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUCKKKKK


It's over.
She rejected you and now she has a boyfriend.
Holy shit dude bail the fuck out.
There is no reason to "talk with her alone".


And you two didn't just run into that guy.
That shit was planned. She set you up.
Why are you still there? Roll the fuck out.
 
Well I went to the meeting. Here's the scary part, we went to the mall and didn't even figure out a place until we actually went there AND THIS OTHER GUY FOUND US FFS!

So now we're at the library and she's sitting beside me and he's sitting opposite her. A bit awkward here alright.

I didn't manage to tell her anything important, but before he showed up she confirmed that this guy asked her out on the same day I did(after me though) and she said yes. Well that's that I suppose.

I still love her company and loved every minute of being with her before this dude showed up, but i think the end of the feelings I've been stuck is in sight. Still hurts seeing them together, but I'm not sure I want to sacrifice this friendship anymore.

I've told her we should talk alone soon though, not sure what I'm going to say then or whether that's a good idea.

She's also taken a few looks at my laptop screen but she hasn't figured out what's going on.
Did she inform this guy you'd be meeting her at the mall? I mean, do you live in a small town with one mall because this seems pretty coincidental. From the sounds of it, I would recommend bailing asap. Forget about her.
 
Did she inform this guy you'd be meeting her at the mall? I mean, do you live in a small town with one mall because this seems pretty coincidental. From the sounds of it, I would recommend bailing asap. Forget about her.
This mall is right next to my Uni so it's not beyond the realms of possibility that he just ran into us.

I'm pretty sure someone talked though.
 
Err, she just told me she'd get rid of him. So let me see what's up first.
Coming from experience, this sounds like game playing. Forget her.

Also the mall thing is too coincidental if your university is within an urban type area. This girl is playing you.
 
Well I went to the meeting. Here's the scary part, we went to the mall and didn't even figure out a place until we actually went there AND THIS OTHER GUY FOUND US FFS!

So now we're at the library and she's sitting beside me and he's sitting opposite her. A bit awkward here alright.

I didn't manage to tell her anything important, but before he showed up she confirmed that this guy asked her out on the same day I did(after me though) and she said yes. Well that's that I suppose.

I still love her company and loved every minute of being with her before this dude showed up, but i think the end of the feelings I've been stuck is in sight. Still hurts seeing them together, but I'm not sure I want to sacrifice this friendship anymore.

I've told her we should talk alone soon though, not sure what I'm going to say then or whether that's a good idea.

She's also taken a few looks at my laptop screen but she hasn't figured out what's going on.

I know this position sucks to be in, OP. I've been there myself.

But honestly, truthfully, I mean this from the best place in my soul and the bottom of my heart: It's time to bail the fuck out.

She's being as clear as day that she's not into you.

The dude didn't just "find you." She told him where to find you.

They're in a relationship now. Your chance is completely shot with her.

You can't just be platonic friends with her. You've made that perfectly clear to us and to yourself. All you're doing at this point is trying to convince yourself that you can.

Back. Away. Now. Anything that you do from this point forward that isn't distancing yourself from this situation is just you further playing yourself.

Remember:

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YOU DON'T WANT TO BE HIM.
 
Just say "its ok, I already know what's up. See ya around" and walk away.

Please man. Walk away and don't look back.
 
OP do what you want to do, vent here if you have to, but don't listen to any of the advice, because it's mostly rubbish. Go and see what she has to say when you talk alone. LOL at people ITT acting like his life, cred and rep will be destroyed by continuing to be her friend. Just LOL.
 
God damn this is just sad.
Why are you letting her have this much power over you? Are you really chilling with her and her boyfriend after you told her that you want to be her boyfriend and she said no?

Do you think she doesn't know that you are sitting there in the most abject state of longing and misery imaginable?


Do you want her attention and to be in her presence so badly that you are willing to sit there and throw away every last shred of your dignity?

I mean it's pathetic man. Stand up, say "Well, I'll see you guys later" and ROLL THE FUCK OUT and then never contact her again.

No need to be aggressive, passive-aggressive, sulking, depressed, none of that, just "Well, I gotta get going, see you guys later" and walk away.
You can be friendly with her when you see her during class, but it's OVER dude. She has made her decision. Have some self-respect.
 
OP do what you want to do, vent here if you have to, but don't listen to any of the advice, because it's mostly rubbish. Go and see what she has to say when you talk alone. LOL at people ITT acting like his life, cred and rep will be destroyed by continuing to be her friend. Just LOL.

He can continue being her friend, but what the fuck dude? In what way getting what we all agree is coming will help him?

He needs time and distance, not her stabbing him.
 
OP do what you want to do, vent here if you have to, but don't listen to any of the advice, because it's mostly rubbish. Go and see what she has to say when you talk alone. LOL at people ITT acting like his life, cred and rep will be destroyed by continuing to be her friend. Just LOL.

Nice reality you've built for yourself.

OP can listen or not listen, but I think that a lot of the people sharing advice in this thread are coming from a place of personal experience, and I think it's nice as a community to want to share that. Who are you to laugh from on-high?

Frankly, there's a difference between being a nice guy, and being the chump holding the girl's purse while she pursues the guy she really wants to be with. OP's getting dangerously close to that line.
 
He can continue being her friend, but what the fuck dude? In what way getting what we all agree is coming will help him?

He needs time and distance, not her stabbing him.

DAMN, she has a BF so she's a lost cause, now he can't possibly be her friend. He should, in your words, "Walk away and don't look back." Um ok. Time, distance - isn't OP young as shit?

Nice reality you've built for yourself.

OP can listen or not listen, but I think that a lot of the people sharing advice in this thread are coming from a place of personal experience, and I think it's nice as a community to want to share that. Who are you to laugh from on-high?

Frankly, there's a difference between being a nice guy, and being the chump holding the girl's purse while she pursues the guy she really wants to be with. OP's getting dangerously close to that line.

Yea, it makes for cynical and bitter posts suggesting that he has the world to lose if he doesn't cut ties with her and move on. Come the fuck on. How do you know OP is getting to that line? You don't, I don't, nobody does except OP. So telling him to cut the cord and forget her is just bad advice.
 
I was in a situation like yours around 4 or 5 years ago. I should have bailed out, and that's what you should do.. If you don't you will look back in 5 years time and wish you had.
 
DAMN, she has a BF so she's a lost cause, now he can't possibly be her friend. He should, in your words, "Walk away and don't look back." Um ok. Time, distance - isn't OP young as shit?

Walk away today. Don't look back today.

Stop taking shit literally as if meaning forever. He can be her friend, but not fucking today.
 
God damn this is just sad.
Why are you letting her have this much power over you? Are you really chilling with her and her boyfriend after you told her that you want to be her boyfriend and she said no?

Do you think she doesn't know that you are sitting there in the most abject state of longing and misery imaginable?

This is really dramatic, man
 
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