The friend zone is a folk psychology concept found in many texts geared towards a male audience about “dating advice”, or “seduction advice”. In that case, that man would be mentally categorized as a “friend” rather than a lover, i.e. put into the friend zone.

Effects

A woman does not easily change her mind and become sexually attracted to a man she has already placed in her friend zone. This is said to be very different from how a male’s mind works, and as a result leads to a string of false expectations on the part of the man. It is not impossible to get out of the friend zone as it is stated in many texts. In some cultures and societies, women keep around many possible suitors and marry the person they feel most comfortable with.

Many dating seminars and texts focus on how to avoid the friend zone, advising immediate cessation of all contact once a man finds himself in the friend zone. This is illustrated in the film, “Just Friends”, where the main character, played by Ryan Reynolds, advises his friend to “Just walk away”. It should be noted that this is often paired with a philosophy designed to help a man have sex with women, with a priority on constantly meeting new women. Its value for helping a man find a secure, loving relationship is uncertain.

References

See also

• Ladder theory
• Platonic love

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