Ah, the friend zone. Somewhere you feel like you're in it when the girl you like starts talking about how handsome a guy is in his math class. A place when the guy you like starts burping loudly and scratching himself in front of you and his friends as if you were to him a guy friend. Wondering if you're in the Friend Zone, or if the guy or girl you like likes you too? Look at step 1 to find out the truth.
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Part 1 of 2: Seeing What You're Talking
Step 1. See if you become a confidant with the person you like
If you're the confidant of your crush whenever he or she has a problem, there's a good chance you're in the Friend Zone. Think about it. If the person you like also likes you, there will be an element of mystery to your relationship as well as an element of attraction. If your crush tells you whatever's on his mind or any problems he's going through, your crush isn't trying to impress you or hiding anything from you, and this may be because he sees you as a friend.
If your crush says something like, “I wanted to contact you right away when this just happened,” or “Your opinion means a lot to me” or “I'm so glad I could count on you,” that's a sign that he or she sees you as a good friend. very good
Step 2. See if your crush is talking about their crush
This is a big sign that he only sees you as a friend. If your crush is always talking about how much he likes his adorable coworker or how he wants a new kid at school to ask him out, you're definitely in the Friend Zone.
If your crush is talking about another romantic occasion, chances are you're in the Friend Zone. However, if you hear him say something like, "There's no other guy in my class as good as you…" Or, "I don't think I'll ever find the right guy…", this may be a sign that you're someone he likes
Step 3. See if your crush has a cute nickname for you
If your crush gives you cute nicknames like "Buddy," "Brother," "Sister," "Champ," "Slugger," or "Kiddo," you're not feeling the love for him or her any time soon. This doesn't mean that your crush will "never" look at you romantically, but for now, you're in the Friend Zone.
Step 4. See if you are the one to cheer up your crush after he broke up
This is a very clear sign that you are in the Friend Zone. If your crush recently broke up and you're the one who cheered him up by eating ice cream and watching romance DVDs, you're in a very deep Friend Zone. If you're the one who says things like, "You could have done better…" and "How could anyone not want to date you?", you're definitely just a friend.
If your crush is very open with you and you're allowed to see him when he's particularly vulnerable, chances are you're just a friend
Part 2 of 2: Seeing What You Do Together
Step 1. See if your crush is comfortable getting dressed in front of you
If he wears unromantic clothes in front of you, he may not be interested in you and may think you are just as uninterested as he is. If you're going to the pool or the beach or just hanging out with your crush and your crush is wearing a non-romantic outfit, you're probably in the Friend Zone.
If your crush changes their clothes in front of you or puts on a mini outfit in front of you, like at the beach, pay attention to how they react when this happens. Does the guy you like look at his chest when he takes off his shirt? Does the woman you like tensely adjust her bikini when you are with her at the beach? If so, he may feel awkward in your presence
Step 2. Have the two of you ever slept together without hugging or holding hands?
This is the behavior of a friend or even a relative. If you're in the same bed as your crush and you're both on opposite sides or comfortably sleeping on your side on the bed, you're in the Friend Zone. While this may not happen often, it is an opportunity to see the status of your relationship.
If your crush is wearing tacky pajamas or braces, there's a higher chance that you're in the Friend Zone. If your crush doesn't have the slightest intention of looking sexy in front of you, it's probably because he only sees you as a friend
Step 3. Does he ever talk about you to his family?
If his family asks why you two haven't started a relationship yet, chances are you're in the Friend Zone, because you two are partners for everything except romantic and sexual things. If your crush's family is always pressuring you to date the person you like, and you already know the whole family well, there's a good chance that you're in the Friend Zone. If the person you like also likes you, meeting you with his family will be considered a big deal.
Of course you need to remember that feelings can change. Maybe you met the family of your crush for a long time, and maybe now he's starting to like you
Step 4. See if the person you like is really comfortable in front of you
This is another sign that you are in the Friend Zone. If your relationship feels romantic, the person you like will feel tense in your presence, at least for a certain time. He'll sometimes fidget, laugh when nothing's funny, or dress up to wow you. If your crush only sees you as a friend, he won't care how he looks.
- If you never at all feel that your crush is tense or worried when you're around, chances are you're just a friend.
- If your crush says anything without sifting through what he's saying or taking it back, chances are that you're just a friend.
- Look at the way your crush dresses when the two of you go out together. If you sense that he's not trying to look handsome, doesn't wear makeup, or wears nice clothes around you, it's probably because he sees you as just a friend.
Step 5. See if the person you like is trying to set you up with someone else
This is a strong sign that you are in the Friend Zone. If the girl you like is always talking about the pretty girl in her math class or her cute second cousin who gets along with you, this is a tough sign. It's even worse if you're planning on going out with the guy you like and he's bringing his girlfriend with the obvious goal of setting you up.
- Think about it: if the person you like also likes you, why would he try to set you up with someone else?
- This may be a way from your crush to get you to direct your love towards someone else.
Step 6. See if you always do what your crush wants you to do
If the woman you like also likes you, she will not be selfish and will do what you want, whether it's climbing mountains or watching a football game. But if you're always going shopping, getting ice cream, or doing whatever else he wants to do, it's probably because he doesn't feel the need to impress you. Ask yourself, when was the last time you asked your crush to do something you really wanted to do.
This is especially true if you always end up shopping with the woman you like. If he's asking you what he needs to wear or if he's a good fit for an outfit, chances are that he doesn't see you as a suitable girlfriend
Step 7. See if you and your crush have frequent physical contact
If your crush reciprocates your romantic feelings, it's likely that the two of you will touch each other quite often, whether you're patting each other affectionately or looking for excuses to hold each other's arms or fingers. If the two of you never touch each other, even though it's easy to do, like when you're both eating from the same plate, it's probably because your crush only treats you as a friend.
- However, if you like a guy who treats you like a guy friend, there's probably going to be a lot of physical touch. Think of it as something friendly.
- You can test this by finding excuses to lightly touch the arm of the person you like or gently nudge them just to see how they react.
Step 8. See if you often help people you like
If you walk your crush's dog, deliver his lunch when he's busy, or drive him to school, chances are your relationship isn't romantic. If you're already a maid to the person you like, you're definitely not going out with him. If your crush has romantic feelings for you, he or she won't always ask you for help with unromantic things.
Step 9. See if your crush always takes other people with you when you're out with him
If you always ask the person you like to go alone so you can turn your relationship into a more serious relationship, but the person you like always invites his friends or siblings to go with him, it's a sign that the person you like don't want to date you. This doesn't mean that a more serious relationship won't happen, but for now, a relationship between the two of you won't.
