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It’s a well-known fact that trying to enter a romantic relationship through the friend zone is an uphill battle. Despite this, many men continue to pursue connections by adopting a purely platonic approach and shying away from showing any signs of attraction. They hope that somehow, the women they are interested in will eventually see their worth and fall for them.
Here’s how it typically unfolds…
You find yourself always being there for her, offering a listening ear and emotional support during long venting sessions. You step up to help her whenever she encounters difficulties with other guys, often being the knight in shining armor. You may even shower her with gifts and go out of your way to plan special outings.
However, in the midst of all these friendly gestures, you’re secretly hoping that she’ll realize your romantic potential. You wait patiently, sometimes for far too long, until it becomes unbearable, or worse, until she starts dating someone else.
When you finally gather the courage to express your feelings and make a move, you’re met with disappointment as she doesn’t reciprocate the interest.
So, what went wrong?
While she may have had some initial interest in you, you never nurtured those feelings to grow into something deeper. You never flirted with her to make her feel desired or aroused. You didn’t create physical closeness through gentle touches that convey intimacy. You avoided engaging in any playful or intimate discussions that might spark thoughts of a more passionate connection.
Instead, you kept your sexuality hidden and suppressed, making it difficult for her to see you as a potential romantic partner.
When you eventually make your move, she realizes that you’ve been interested in her all along but were too afraid to show it. This realization can lead to feelings of dishonesty, as women can sense when a guy secretly likes them but doesn’t take any action.
All these factors combined lead her to believe that you’re not the one she’s looking for in a romantic partner, perpetuating the friend zone situation.
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