I met a man through OLD. We had a first date and although I thought he was a lovely guy I decided I wasn't really attracted to him. Came home from the date quite early and he sent me a text saying he really liked me but wasn't sure I felt the same way? I sent him one back saying he was right but that I'd like to stay friends. He said he had been friendzoned on ocassion before and that yes, he'd like to stay mates.
He went on some more first dates as did I. We kept in touch and arranged to meet for coffee to update each other. We decided that we were going to do the whole Date Event Nights together (he would make sure I got home safe etc...)
Cue more rubbish first dates for both of us and more coffee dates between ourselves, having a good old giggle about our experiences.
Quite a few weeks on I get a text from my male friend asking me for a second date?!! Say whaaaaat? He doesn't fancy me...does he? And actually, the more I'm getting to know him, I realise I'm actually falling for him big time not that I'll admit it (and also despite trying my utmost not to, an abusive ex-husband tends to leave emotional scars, you see).
Well you can see where this is going! My friendzoned male friend is now my fiance after just over a year of dating! Love grew that's for sure, I couldn't imagine life without him. He is an incredible role model to my boys and I know for sure and without the faintest shadow of a doubt that he is "The One".
So yes, it can definitely happen.
I've banned him from EVER wearing that horrendous orange checked shirt he wore on the first date though, was almost a dealbreaker 😉