Will You Be Friend Zoned?

By: Diana Spasic

5 Min Quiz

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About This Quiz

The dreaded friend zone is so easy to slip into if you aren’t careful, especially when you really like a person a lot. It often happens that two people have a great time together, but they don’t share the same feelings for each other. One of them might be loving the fact they have someone so close and sincere to talk to, while the other one might be burning with desire for them.

People are often very complicated, and our relationships can’t always be precisely defined. Does your crush act silly around you? Do they tell you all of their secrets? Do they tease you from time to time? Do you feel they might be trying to make you jealous? Is it possible that you’ve been reading the signs all wrong? These are the questions each of us has asked ourselves at least once. Even though it sounds like the most logical thing to do, it’s not easy to ask someone if they are really into us, especially when we already have a great relationship with that person. So, what do we do? We read the signals.

Some people are masters of reading mixed signals, but others don’t know what to think or how to make the relationship go a step further. You might jeopardize a beautiful friendship if you tell your crush about your feelings, but what if they feel the same?

If you're falling for someone who keeps sending mixed signals and you dread the awful friend zone, take this quiz to find out exactly where the two of you are going!

Do you feel like your crush is more attractive than you?

No

We're around the same level of attractiveness.
Yes, they are extremely hot!

They might be, I'm not sure.

Do you socialize with your love interest?

They don't even know I exist sometimes.

Yes, regularly.
All the time!

Sometimes

Do they know you like them?

I don't think so.

Definitely not
Yes, I think they are aware.

Maybe, but I'm not 100% positive.

Do you think they might be falling for you too?

Yes!

Probably
I hope so.

It doesn't look like it.

Is this person dating someone else at the moment?

Yes, but they don't seem happy.

No, they are single.
They go out on dates all the time.

Yes, and they seem happy in the relationship.

How open are you with each other?

Not very open

We're very close and honest with each other
We've shared a couple of secrets

Not at all

How often do you have deep, meaningful conversations with them?

All of our conversations are meaningful!

Never
Occasionally

Very often

Do you flirt a lot with this person?

I do, but they don't always flirt back

No, I'm too shy to flirt with them
I'm still waiting for the signal to start flirting

All the time!

How long have you known each other?

A couple of years

A couple of months
We just met recently.

As long as I can remember

When do you usually hang out with your crush?

On weekends

Only when they have the time
Whenever you want to, you're inseparable!

Only at school/work

When you go to a party and your crush is there, where are they exactly?

Right next to you, you came together.

Close by, flirting with you and with everyone else
Always close enough to keep eye contact

I hardly even see them in the crowd.

Do you text a lot with this person?

I wish!

Yes, we text back and forth all day long
We sometimes get caught in texting sprees, but not like every day.

We rarely ever text.

Who usually initiates the conversations between you two?

I do.

They do.
Sometimes it's me, sometimes it's them.

A third person

Does your crush talk to you about other people they like?

No, never

Yes, all the time
They've mentioned a crush or two.

Yes, they seem to like everyone!

Have you ever seen them dating other people?

Yes, too many times!

I've never actually seen them with someone.
I just hear about their dates, but I've never met any of them.

Once or twice

What would you say is the most intimate contact the two of you have ever had?

We once kissed at a party.

We hug all the time.
A kiss on the cheek

Do kissing emojis count?

How does your crush react when you talk about other people you like?

I never talk to them about other people I like!

They get all cheeky and make fun of the person I talk about.
They listen to me carefully and try to help me get the person I like.

They don't care.

Do they often talk to you about their personal problems?

No, we aren't that close.

Yes, all the time!
Sometimes

No, but we're slowly getting there.

How often do you notice they are fishing for compliments when you are together?

Very often, and I always compliment them!

Hardly ever
Sometimes, and it's funny.

They never do that.

Have they ever offered to do you a favor that would inconvenience them, but benefit you?

No

Yes
I'm not sure.

They do that all the time.

How often do you talk about your personal issues with them?

I don't open up to them at all.

Sometimes
Not too often, I don't want to bore them.

All the time!

If your crush calls you up when you're having a bad day, what do they do?

Get over to your house with your favorite candy

Try to avoid talking to you until you feel better
They get bored with the conversation quickly.

They try to cheer you up over the phone.

Does your crush try on clothes in front of you?

I wish they did!

Yes, sometimes they do.
Yes, very often, and I don't know what to think of it.

No, never

Do they crack inappropriate sexual jokes with you?

No

Yes, all the time!
Sometimes they do.

They do, but they don't involve me in those jokes.

Who do you think you are to them at this moment?

Their psychiatrist, obviously

Their secret crush, or at least I hope so
Someone they are afraid to fall for

We're just acquaintances.

Was there an initial attraction between the two of you?

Kind of, but we never acted on it and now the opportunity is lost.

Yes, on my part
Yes, I think they were really into me when we met.

Yes, and it was mutual!

Have you ever slept over?

Yes, even in the same bed (without touching)

Yes, but in separate beds
No

We plan to.

Have you met their closest friends and family?

Yes, I know everyone.

Only a couple of friends
No

We've talked about it, but it hasn't happened yet.

When the two of you go out, who pays the bill?

I mostly pay.

They mostly pay.
We split the bill.

We have never been out together.

If crush doesn't share your feelings, would you rather stay friends or stop hanging out with them?

I'd rather have them as a friend than lose them entirely.

I can't be just friends with someone I like.
I'm not sure.

We don't even hang all that much, so I guess I would stop being around them altogether.

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