Are You Stuck in the Friendzone? Here is How to Tell

You know that agonizing feeling when you're dying to escape the friendzone with a girl you're completely crazy about? You hang out all the time, but there's never a kiss, never a hint of romance. Nothing. Instead? You're stuck with that sinking sensation that you're destined to be her buddy, not her boyfriend.

So, how can you tell if you're actually trapped in the dreaded zone? Here are a few telltale signs to help you figure out where you stand.

1. She treats you like one of the guys

If she chats with you just like she would with any of her bros, that's your first major red flag.

Think about these classic scenarios:

• she treats you like her personal diary;
• she talks your ear off about her other male friends;
• she asks for your take on dating and relationships;
• she fills you in on all her ex-boyfriends.

2. She tries to set you up with her friend

She's gorgeous, you want her for yourself, but she insists on fixing you up with her buddy who's been crushing on you. Yeah, that's definitely not what you want to see.

3. She puts zero effort into her look when meeting you

When a woman is actively trying to attract someone, she dresses to impress. On the flip side, if she shows up straight from the gym looking like a mess, she's probably not trying to spark any chemistry. A girl who's into you will make an effort for your hangouts—especially early on.

4. She never shows up to dates by herself

You've asked her out plenty of times, but the girl you're crushing on always brings a chaperone. A girlfriend is right there by her side. Once, twice, three times—at that point, let's be real, it's a pattern. This clearly suggests she's dodging any chance of one-on-one time with you.

5. She's way too curious about your dating life

She grills you about the women you're currently seeing and hands out unsolicited dating advice. It feels like she's practically playing matchmaker for you. Yep, another classic sign you're friendzoned.

Keep in mind though, sometimes a girl digs into your romantic life just to scope out the competition. You'll need to read between the lines to figure out her true motives.

6. She leaves you hanging on text

A woman who's into you or catching feelings isn't going to ghost you for a whole day before replying. She'll usually text you right back.

Conversely, if her response times are glacial and it takes her over 24 hours just to acknowledge your existence, chances are you're strictly in the friend category.

Here's a pro tip: pull back and stop texting her for a bit. See if she actually reaches out to you on her own!

If any of this sounds painfully familiar and there's zero flirting going on with your crush, congratulations, you are officially friendzoned. How do you fix it? Shoot your shot and confess how you feel. Her reaction will tell you everything you need to know about whether there's a future for the two of you… or not.