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Imagine being afraid of the ‘friend zone’ (hexbear.net)
submitted 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) by Lussy@hexbear.net to c/chapotraphouse@hexbear.net
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Oh no, my miserable life that’s devoid of any connection and anyone altogether otherwise *at least contains a friend.

What the fuck man, is this a real concern average people have that I’m way too fucking alienated to understand

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[–] UlyssesT@hexbear.net 16 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago)

I wouldn't recommend deluding yourself that you can genuinely be friends with someone you're romantically attracted to.

Some people may be unable to handle that and should move on if it's a constant romantic craving that isn't reciprocated, but I still contend that other people can, do, and should enjoy having friendships even if they may have started as romantic gestures that weren't reciprocated.

To broad-brush declare it's impossible seems needlessly antagonistic.