You're right. There's a huge gulf in expectations between friendship and dating — and probably should be. More is at stake. Some people (guys, but also women) want to split the difference — the emotional and other enticements of dating with the lack of accountability of a (casual) friendship. Hence, "Netflix and chill," "hanging out," and other permutations of modern romance.
Best line in your essay: "And by the way, I AM the hot friend…"
I'm Really Fucking Cool... Until I'm Not
You're right. There's a huge gulf in expectations between friendship and dating — and probably should be. More is at stake. Some people (guys, but also women) want to split the difference — the emotional and other enticements of dating with the lack of accountability of a (casual) friendship. Hence, "Netflix and chill," "hanging out," and other permutations of modern romance.
Best line in your essay: "And by the way, I AM the hot friend…"
Basically me: "Literally NO ONE says I’m kind. Unless you consider being clear as being kind." 😅
Literally never met anyone hotter!🥰