Love, Work, Relatable and Awkward: The friendzone doesn't exist

The friendzone doesn't exist

By AloneAtPerkins - 28/07/2021 04:01

Today, I got friendzoned by my coworker. He'll constantly remind me that he's there for me if I ever need anything or someone to talk to, he's sexy as hell, and he pulls me in for close hugs. This is gonna be a long-ass summer. Oh, did I mention it's a communal living situation in the middle of the mountains? FML

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By 3 More Months - 30/09/2013 06:02 - United States - Stanford

Today, I got paired up with a coworker for a three-month project. All he talks about is how attractive my girlfriend is and what he would do with her. FML

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Leave me alone

By anon - 11/06/2022 14:00

Today, I'm confused. My incredibly hot coworkers thought I was repulsive for the past two years, but now that they've heard through the grapevine that I'm in a serious relationship, they won't leave me alone. I can't get through the day without being hit on. I hate it. FML

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The grass is never actually greener

By Anonymous - 04/04/2022 12:00

Today, I'm in a long-term relationship with a woman I love to bits, but I have a crush on a coworker. I've tried to brush it off, but it's only getting stronger. The worst part? I think she likes me too. FML

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By Eimii - 06/10/2009 00:41 - United States

Today, my 70 year-old coworker gave me a letter telling me he was attracted to me, and wishes to have a relationship in which he can 'hold me in his arms every night'. I'm 21. FML

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You deserved it 3 303

Creep in chief

By wow @ creepy fuckers - 17/11/2012 01:06 - United States

Today, yet again, my boss whined to me like a baby over being "friend-zoned" by his secretary. Not only does he basically stalk her and make her eat lunch with him every day, she's a lesbian in a committed relationship. He suspended me after I lost it and told him to see a fucking therapist. FML

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By KMAC - 16/03/2010 20:14 - United States

Today, I found out my fiancé is in a long distance relationship with his ex. Not only do we live on the same island, he's also my neighbor and my co-worker. FML

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You deserved it 3 355

Mega creep

By Anonymous - 30/12/2019 18:00

Today, I met a new guy at work who wouldn't stop hitting on me. We ended up on a six-hour shift together watching a pool, so we were wearing nothing but bathing suits when he began grabbing me inappropriately. When I confided in my female coworker about it, she told me that he was her husband. FML

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Work > Love

By Anonymous - 04/10/2021 02:01 - Australia - Perth

Today, four months after my crush told me he liked me, a day ago he told me he’d lose his job if he dates me, so he's now blocked me and avoids me when we work together. FML

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By Anonymous - 27/11/2015 15:52 - United States - Westerville

Today, after many years of being single, I finally worked up the courage to ask my coworker out. He said no and gave me "fair warning" that he's going to report me for sexual harassment. FML

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Unrequited and stuck

By Anonymous - 19/05/2020 02:00

Today, I'm crushing so hard on my male roommate that I've basically become a doormat for him. Meanwhile, he's on the phone for hours with the pretty girl he met over Tinder. I feel pathetic, stupid and jealous, which I have no right to be. Worst part, we're still quarantined together. FML

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Hangryko 29

Wednesday 28 July 2021 8:06

He's not interested. Either accept his friendship or distance yourself and move on.

rotflqtms_ 21

Wednesday 28 July 2021 5:55

Maybe your coworker doesn't want to mix business with pleasure, or he has a girlfriend, or he values his job and wants to make sure to keep his work life from getting tangled with his sex life, or he's just not that into you, or he's not into your gender. You're better off accepting his subtle rejections than making it more awkward than it needs to be. Imagine starting something with him, then breaking up and having to share that communal living space with the guy you used to be with. Even worse if you now hate each other.

Comments

RichardPencil 30

Wednesday 28 July 2021 4:41

Where there's alcohol, there's a way.

Nikki 16

Wednesday 28 July 2021 6:52

That’s very rapey

rotflqtms_ 21

Wednesday 28 July 2021 5:55

weeping_willow 25

Wednesday 28 July 2021 6:47

Oh you poor baby

Hangryko 29

Wednesday 28 July 2021 8:06

He's not interested. Either accept his friendship or distance yourself and move on.

peithecelt 28

Wednesday 28 July 2021 10:55

the. friend zone. does. not. exist. referring to it just takes your situation and makes your look pitiful, and like you have no respect for the autonomy of others.

Alan 54

Wednesday 28 July 2021 14:06

I agree. That's why I put it as a title, although you can't see it if you're using the app.

rotflqtms_ 21

Wednesday 28 July 2021 14:57

what's the title?

RichardPencil 30

Wednesday 28 July 2021 17:44

That's one improvement the app needs -- seeing the story titles so you don't repeat them. Also, being able to see the thumb counts on your own comments and being able to reply to replies to your comments. I disagree. There are some women whose company I enjoy, but could not imagine having sex with them. I can only hope that they are not sexually attracted to me. Lucky for me, I'm ugly enough that they don't try to jump out of the zone. What I will say is that you don't have to stay in the zone -- there are two exits.