A relationship expert and a sociologist explore the question, “What does friend-zoned mean?”
Plus, how to extricate yourself from I-like-you limbo.
And second,theres no deflating feeling quite like getting friend-zonedby someone on whom you have a massive crush.
[The relationship] is all platonic, and any sort of advances just arent happening.
Either theyre notphysically attracted to you, or something about your vibe just isnt meshing with their own.
Just take Mila Kunis and Ashton Kutcher, who werejust friends for yearsbefore they got together.
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It makes sense that somebody would develop romantic feelings for someone with whom theyre close friends.
Learn how, below.
For example,are their feet facing toward youwhile theyre talking?
Are they touching their own hair or makingintense eye contact?
I always say dip a toe in and start a conversation around more romantic things, says DeAlto.
So whatever you decide, remember that your feelings are 100 percent legitimate.
Then, take a deep breath and say it.
Dr. Carbino recommends a simple: I have feelings for you.
How do you feel about that?
You know what happens next.
If the latter case is what ensues, Dr. Carbino says to prioritize showing up for yourself.
I think its important to just validate your feelings and be like, Im hurt.
This doesnt feel good.
It will hurt, but it wont hurt forever.
Were humans, theres always somebody else that will come along.
And then it tends to be a lot easier to just be just friends.
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