[KoalaOnesie]

The concept of "friend zone" might resonate with more people if it wasn't always a straight man remonstrating about a woman who won't reciprocate his politeness with sex. This article is more about people who take time to fall in love, well, taking time to fall in love, regardless of their gender.

[rm445]

Not everything has to be symmetrical. The phenomenon as people observe it primarily occurs with a young man doting on a woman.

Mentioning the age of the participants: it seems to be a set of unhelpful behaviours that the guys eventually grow out of.