The friend zone isnt real — except as a sexist idea. Lets start with where it came from. It was Joey Tribbiani of Friends, that great philosopher of love, who used the term to describe Ross situation with Rachel. But according to Joey, he had taken too long to make a move — and that put him right in the friend zone.

Does the Friendzone really exist?

A woman who does not return her nice guy male friends affection is viewed negatively or seen to be at fault. TheGuardian.com contributor Ally Fogg argues that while the friend zone does not exist in a literal sense, men who use the term friend zone are not necessarily misogynists who feel entitled to sex.

Did friends invent the friend zone?

Well the same can be said for The Friend Zone, a term that was actually invented by none other than Joey Tribbiani. You waited too long to make your move and now youre in The Friend Zone. Ross, youre mayor of the zone.