If I get coffee with a friend, and afterward I send him a text saying I'm glad we got coffee and he says that he's happy to have me as a friend, he's nicely friend zoning me, right? He also said in person that he hopes we can become friends. I've never been so nicely friend zoned, so just confirming.

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Only the friend who you called a friend can confirm

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What’s your hunch?

I’m would generally encourage transparency and directness up front. What could be an awkward 10 minute conversation can prevent an awkward series of misinterpretations. Best to be honest up front if you’re not interested.

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I don’t think it’s worth risking our friendship. And even though I have a crush on him, I know that I will get over it if the feeling is not mutual. I just want clarity to get in the mindset of thinking of him as a non-romantic interest.

It depends on so much: your age group, experiences in life, how long you have known each other, personality.
Don’t think anyone can form an opinion - at least not from the info you provided
Now if they start talking about other romantic interests, yes they are frendzoning you.

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Cr1- are you a man or woman? Also, I feel like other things that I’ve since gone over in my head strongly point to him being interested in strictly friendship. My hunches are usually spot on.

Update time! Most of you were right: All hope was not lost. I think he may like me back now or at least is interested in getting to know me more. 🥰☺️

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He truly wants to give it a try without saying

Why do you think that?

Mhmm I (female) have done this before, and deep inside I actually liked the guy. However, I think if a guy says that it’s because he actually just wants to be your friend. Guys don’t play games with someone they really want to be with. When they like you and want to be with you, trust me you’ll know!!

Take him at his word. For now he’s saying he wants to be friends. Read on the thread you are crushing on him - it’s totally okay and natural, happens sometimes. You have to find a way to get over it. Dating others usually works, and you don’t need to kill your friendship

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