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friend zone

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The situation in which one is viewed by a potential partner as a platonic friend, which complicates the initiation of a romantic relationship.

Other meanings

2. verb

To classify (someone) as a friend, without any possibility of a romantic relationship.

3. noun

Alternative form of friend zone.

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