I think it’s interesting how many years ago the term “Friendzone” was hilarious & that in more recent years, I’ve noticed a backlash on it. The backlash basically argues that the people who get upset at being subjected to the Friend Zone are assholes b/c they only wanted s** & not friendship.
I call b******* on that & I think it’s really unfair. That may very well be the case sometimes, but I say the romantically rejected may’ve also wanted a full romantic relationship- Growing together, going out, enjoying the company & yes- the s**. That’s undeniably part of a romantic relationship. So, yeah. It’s OK to be upset & anyone who gets angry at that is the *real* a******.
So, why the shocked response if the *friendship* offer is rejected? I think the rejected being branded an a****** is totally unfair & that saying no to the friendship offer is a totally normal, legit response. No one is under an obligation to accept just friends.
