He Put Me In The Friendzone... Now What?

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In this video, dating coach Ryan Patrick discusses why thinking "he put me in the friendzone" is so troubling to men and women; it such a stigmatized construct and comes with many misconceptions. Here, he'll tell you exactly what to do if he says he just wants to be friends.

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[I_Am_NiiTA]

If you're friendzoned, move on. If they act like they like you all of a sudden, move on. Don't waste your time lol 😂

[janestreet]

I was friend zoned many years ago by someone that I was absolutely in love with after he ended our relationship. Afterwards, this man, the same man who didn't want me decided that he wanted to remain in my life. He turned into being one of the best friends I ever had in my entire life to this very day. Later he wanted to revive the relationship, but I no longer had romantic feelings for him. He has been my BEST FRIEND for 15 years... and counting.

[taylorellis]

Currently in the friendzone for someone who wanted me in the first place 🙄. We talk every day and spend a lot of time together

[sherrylldominique]

I did this test, and he completely failed. Now I’m blocking him.

[jedilady]

I just ghosted him because I got friendzoned for too long (he also has a gf). I am getting my power and self-esteem back!

[tifftreads]

This is dangerous because it can get performative trying to win them over with your awesomeness.

[SinaLaJuanaLewis]

They also hope it can turn into a friends with benefits.

[blueblaze]

He friendzoned me n 2 weeks later he was like u wanna be with me n i was like u said we were just friends lol..cant handle the games

[ashleycameron]

Most women tend to friend zone nice guys. And use them to fulfill their emotional needs. To not feel so lonely being single, until they get with the person who they actually want to be with. And then it turns out that the person who they actually want to be with is no good.

There's no problem being friends before getting in a relationship with someone. But it's important to be clear with your intentions and not use the person. The same goes for men not just for women. Men who are only interested in a one night stand, and then lose interest.

[jcman-lplg]

As a guy if I put you in the friendzone then there is no chance we will be more than friends.
Also I never put women I am interested in the friendzone so if you are friendzoned I was never interested in the first place. Also I do not play around with girls if you are in the friendzone I am not putting you there because I want to use you etc. I genuinely view you as a friend I disagree with the "men and women cannot be friends." But, that's just me everyone is different.

[natthebratster]

I love your advice and channel-but this time I have to disagree with you. I believe you and your wife are an exception. Not all guys that genuinely friend zone you (nice ones) are even conscious of the fact that they're saying to the wanna be girl "I like you enough to keep you on the bench forever-but you'll never be girlfriend material." I personally wouldn't do this to myself-I am going thru it now and am taking a different approach. I'm putting myself out there to see if there's someone who will make me a priority. Someone quite unexpected showed up ☺️

[MrLamontCranston]

He is so spot on!! Ummm just to let you know Ryan, your relationship tips and tricks work for gay guys too. Your Thanks made me feel better about the friend zone and taking advantage of building the bond instead of worrying about the dang word "friend"

[eveheart]

Friendzone is like being side options just in case if the main far apart. 😂 If there was interest on both side and he fall back with his emotions. I would moved on.

If the guy friendzone u and keep u on the hook. Move on lady. U don’t need that kind of friendship.

[domo]

IM ALWAYS IN THE FXXX FRIENDZONE 😭 THEN THEY GET MAD IF I WANNA TALK TO OTHER MEN💔

[sjulita]

It's 8th day...he only watches my stories, but no contact...now I see how "important" I was..time to move on..

[ТаняРудольф]

Oh, I can't thank u enough, Patrick! Your video is very useful for my situation. A married man wanted to be friends with me, but I turned him down cause I believe it's not all that he strives for. All his previous text messages display his secret feeling. I really believe he is attracted to me although he denies it. He beggs me to meet him where there will be a group of our friends. The sad thing is that I fell in love with him and suffered a great deal and I don't want to suffer again by keeping that kontact. He knows that but still wants to see me occasionally, although there is no hope we will ever be together. I find it really selfish of him. He just can't let me go!😥

[thescarletgraywitch]

Thanks Ryan, this video was super helpful, and has made me feel so much better about my choice to remain close friends with a guy I was "with" for while... Distance and his workaholic life of owning his own business has made our timing a possible issue, but I just wasn't sure if it was an excuse... But he continues to make me a priority and your words have given me comfort because I do also feel that we needed to know each other more as friends than we did... I'm glad there's a good chance we're still moving forward.

[mohmaya]

He was committed, we had something, he chased but now he friendzoned me what to do ?

[gavhlev]

I am the one putting those men in friend zone...people treat you how you allow them to treat you...😂🤣😂🤣😂😂. Be nice but be clear how far they can go