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Every moment with him feels perfect; you laugh over the same things and you can talk for hours on end. To you the chemistry and vibes are great, but how do you tell that he genuinely likes you as a partner and not just as a good friend?
To avoid being disappointed, here are 10 common signs to indicate that you’re being friendzoned by the guy you like.
1. He Calls You ‘Bro’ or ‘Dude’
The things he says should already be an immediate indication that you’re his ‘buddy’ as opposed to his ‘lady’. If he constantly calls you ‘bro’ or ‘dude’, you should know that this is because you’re seen as ‘one of the guys’.
2. You’re His Personal Assistant
A lot of us will do a lot to impress a guy, whether it’s offering a piece of advice or running across town to get his medication for him. If he always asks for your help but he’s either hardly ever there when you need him or he doesn’t seem grateful for the things you do, it’s time to forget about him!
3. He Flirts With You…& With Every Other Girl
You’re excited because he hugs you or holds your hand when the two of you are hanging out, but wait! Do you notice that he does the same when he’s with other female friends? If yes, then hold your horses, because that shows that he’s generally a ‘touchy-feely’ person, and he’s not doing it because there’s a special chemistry between both of you.
4. He Sets You Up on Dates
Does he try to introduce you to his other male friends? By the tenth date suggestion, you should take up his offer and forget about dating him – if he likes you, he wouldn’t bother bringing other guys into the picture.
5. He Tells You About the Other Girls in His Life
Does he complain about his mixed feelings for other girls? Once he reaches a level of comfort to share his attraction to other people, it’s clear that he only sees you as a friend.
6. You’re Always the One Texting Him First
A guy who’s really interested in you would always be the one texting you first, and it’s really as simple as that. Compare the guy who was going after you in the past, versus a normal male friend – the former will be the first to drop a ‘hello’ or ask how you’re doing. If it’s the other way around with him, then you know you’re the one who’s doing the chasing.
7. You’re a Seat-filler
When you guys are together, you have the best of times – but have you ever thought of the way he asked you to hang out? If it’s mostly last-minute invitations or he’s using you to fill up the free time before he heads off to meet someone else, then these hang outs are on a strictly unromantic note.
8. All Talk, No Action
A guy who really likes you will pay attention to the things you like and want to do. If he knows you want to watch the latest movie or catch an upcoming play but has never bothered to set an actual date, it’s a clear indication that he doesn’t want to do any of these things with you.
9. He’s Constantly Talking About His Ex
Does he text you whenever he starts reminiscing about his ex-girlfriend or break up? Does he mention his former relationship in almost every conversation? Then not only is he not into you, he’s also not over his former lover, either!
10. He Has Never Asked You Out for a Nice Dinner
Think of the places you’ve hung out at. Cafe? Check. Shopping mall? Check. Mamak? Check. La Vie en Rose or an equally romantic restaurant? No. The first three hang out spots are on fairly neutral grounds, whereas a nice restaurant takes it up a notch and into the ‘special zone’. If all you’ve been ordering together is a teh tarik, then move on, girl, ’cause he’s definitely cemented you in his own ‘friendzone’.
