4 other zones that are worse than the friend zone

On September 9, 2024, 7:30 PM

Apart from the dreaded friend zone, there are other zones some women place men in, and they can be even more frustrating.

Almost every man has found himself in the friend zone at some point with a woman they wanted more with. While some men have been lucky enough to escape, others remain stuck there with little hope of moving forward.

However, the friend zone isn’t the only place men get categorised under, and some of these zones are even worse. Here are a few more frustrating zones:

1. The brother zone

In the brother zone, you often hear phrases like, “You’re like a brother to me” or “Brother from another mother.” The problem is, you never signed up to be a sibling, and hearing those words stings.

This zone is tough to escape because once you’re seen as a “brother,” the romantic possibilities usually fade away, and it feels like you’ll be stuck there forever.

2. The scapegoat zone

This is where you end up doing all the duties of a boyfriend—helping with errands, being emotionally supportive, and offering your time and attention—without any of the ‘boyfriend’ benefits.

She might see you as an ideal example of what she wants in a partner, but unfortunately, you’re just not the one she wants. You’re the “scapegoat” man, a placeholder for the qualities she seeks in someone else.

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