12 Things People Who Have Experienced The Friend Zone Will Understand

5. You Don't Want To Upset Anyone

Friend Zoned: It's difficult when future partners come onto the scene (of the person that you're just friends with) because you'll always be seen as a threat. That's just how it goes. It might be hard, but just let them have their space and concentrate on your own love life. Friend Zoner: If someone is brave enough to tell you that they like you, then the least you can do (by being a decent human being) is to let them down gently and don't make them feel like an awkward fool. Or in other words, don't laugh in their face.