What are the common elements in best friend zone stories?

One common element is unrequited love. The person in the friend zone has strong romantic feelings that are not reciprocated. For example, like in the story I told before where Tom loved Lily but she didn't love him back romantically.

Communication is key. In many stories, the person finally expresses their true feelings. They stop being afraid of ruining the friendship and are upfront about their romantic intentions.

One common element is patience. People in the friend zone need to be patient and not push too hard. For example, in the story of Tom and Lily, Tom was patient for years. Another element is self - improvement. Like Mark who took cooking classes. By improving himself, he attracted Jane. Also, shared experiences are important. Just as Sarah and Dave who had shared gym experiences that brought them closer.

One common situation is when one person has romantic feelings but the other only wants friendship from the start. Like in my case with my friend Jane. She was always friendly and nice, but she was clear about just wanting a friendship, while I had different feelings for a while.

One common element is change. For example, changing the way one presents themselves, like dressing better or being more confident. Another is showing special attention. This can be through little gifts or just listening more attentively.

Miscommunication can be a theme too. Sometimes, one person doesn't realize the other's romantic feelings. They just assume it's all platonic. And there's also the theme of acceptance. Eventually, the person in the friend zone has to accept the situation and either move on or be content with just being friends. For instance, a girl in the friend zone finally accepted that her male friend would never love her romantically and focused on building a stronger friendship.

There was a time when I was friends with Tom. We did everything together, from going to the movies to hiking. I slowly fell for him. However, when I hinted at my feelings, he said he really valued our friendship and didn't want to change it. I was disappointed, but I learned to be content with being his best friend. We still have a great friendship today.

I have a story about my own experience in the friend zone. There was this girl, we were best friends. We'd go to movies, have dinners together all the time. I started having feelings for her but was too afraid to say it at first. When I finally did, she told me she thought of me more like a brother. It was a bit heartbreaking at the time, but over time, we managed to keep our friendship strong, though it took some getting used to not having romantic feelings involved.

One common element is inconsistency. For example, your best friend might be super nice one day and completely ignore you the next. Also, self - centeredness can play a part. If a best friend always puts their own needs and wants first without considering yours, it can lead to a bad friendship story. For instance, they might always choose the activities they like and not listen to your suggestions at all.

One common element is support. In most lesbian best friend stories, they support each other in coming out. For example, they might help each other deal with family reactions. Another is shared interests. It could be things like a love for books, music or a particular sport. This helps them bond more deeply.