“Friend-Zoned” : Part 1

Romance

FRIEND-ZONED

Story

By

VIKRAM KARVE

 

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Mumbai (then called Bombay)

Circa – 1970’s  

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PART 1

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FRIENDZONED

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Nisha had “friend-zoned” me.

I was desperately in love with Nisha – but – Nisha had clearly defined the parameters of our relationship.

Once – when I tried to get close to her – Nisha told me categorically that she enjoyed my friendship – but – she did not want any romantic or sexual relationship with me.

I was romantically attracted to Nisha.

But – for her – I was just a friend – a buddy.

Nisha had “friend-zoned” me – and – I had accepted it – because – I desired her company – and – I had a glimmer of hope – that one day – she may reciprocate my love.

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Dear Reader – when this story happened – 45 years ago – in the 1970’s – I didn’t know the term “friend-zoned”.

“Friend-Zoned” is the opposite of “Friends with Benefits”.

Between Nisha and Me – it was a pure platonic non-sexual friendship – without any amorous or carnal “benefits”.

It was a one-way “friend-zoning”.
Nisha had “friend-zoned” me – but – I very much had a romantic and sexual interest in her – and – I hoped that one day she would “un-friendzone” me – and – I would be able to make love to her – even marry her.
In the early days of our friendship – I did try to get amorous with her – but – she would politely demur and decline my advances.

Once – while we were sitting on the parapet on Marine Drive after the sun had set – I was overcome by passionate desire and I tried to kiss her – but – she pushed me away and broke in to tears – and said to me: “If you try this again – I will never meet you ever – for the rest of my life…”

“But why…?” I said, “I really love you…”

“If you really love me then listen to me…” she said, “you are the only true friend I have – and I want our friendship to remain forever…”

“Yes – we will always be friends – let’s have a more “intimate” friendship…” I was saying – when she interrupted me.

“No…” she said, ““Sex is the easiest way to ruin a friendship…”

“I don’t understand the logic in what you say…” I said, “I thought sex would cement our friendship…”

She smiled at me – and – she patted me on my cheek.

“You are such a simple boy – I am sure I am the first girlfriend in your life – that’s why you seem so confused – I have plenty of experience in this – you take my word for it – the easiest way to ruin a good friendship is to have sex…” she said to me, “trust me – let’s keep sex out of your relationship – if we keep our friendship at the platonic level – it will be a happy and everlasting friendship…”

So – Nisha and Me – we became platonic friends – and – though I yearned for her – I never made romantic advances towards her again.

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Story to be continued in Part 2 

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VIKRAM KARVE

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