Friend vs. Former Friend: The Rules of the Game

In the world of friendship, there is no greater tragedy than being stuck in the friend zone. It's like being stuck in a hyper-focused version of hell, where instead of endlessly burning in flames, your soul is trapped by a vengeful ex-lover who will not let go. The worst part about this scenario? It's easy to avoid if you know what to look out for — and even easier if you're aware of some rules that govern these situations before they happen.

The definition of what a friend is

Friendship is a relationship where two or more people share mutual interests, activities and opinions. Friendship is an important part of life because it helps you to develop your social skills and makes you feel good about yourself.

Friendship is not a one-way street - it takes time for people to get to know each other, so don't expect your friend to be available 24/7 as soon as you start talking! It's also important not just for friends but also for family members: if someone has been hurt by another person who used them only for their own benefits (and not yours), then they should reconsider whether they want anything more than just being around this individual in future times when they need help again...

Why you should stay away from mixing business and friendship

Mixing business and friendship can be an excellent way to find new clients, but it also comes with some risks. You need to be clear about your own intentions and those of your friend before you start mixing the two worlds.

If you're looking for new contacts and customers, then it's important that the person who introduced you knows that this is what they're doing--and that they have no interest in pursuing anything further than just introducing two people who could potentially become friends or even business partners. The same goes for any other potential friend-of-a-friend introductions: make sure everyone understands each other's expectations from the start!

The real reason why you are calling your former friend

If you're calling your former friend, it's because you want something.

You want your ex-friend back. You want something from their company or their friends. Or maybe all three? But don't worry: There are rules for these situations too!

The first rule is: Don't call them.

The second rule is: Don't text them.

The third rule is: Don't show up at their house with flowers and chocolates, begging for forgiveness.

How to avoid being stuck in the friend zone.

Friend zone is a very real phenomenon, but it's not one that you should be afraid of. In fact, the friend zone is an excellent opportunity for growth and learning. If you've found yourself stuck in the friend zone with someone you like, don't panic! Here are some tips on how to avoid being stuck there:

• Be honest about your feelings. It can be scary to tell someone how much they mean to you or that they're special in some way--but it's important for both of your sakes if things are going well between the two of you (or not). Honesty will help make sure everyone knows where they stand with each other at all times so no one feels hurt by misleading assumptions later on down the line when things get serious between two people who really care about each other but were too afraid or shy about saying anything earlier on when things were just starting out as friends only.*
• Ask for what YOU want from THEM directly instead than waiting around hoping that someday soon maybe something might happen between them when really all along there was nothing left unsaid at all because those feelings had been expressed before hand without any response back from either party involved so now here we are stuck again...this time forever...forever...forever....

It is important to remember that the definition of friendship changes over time, but your friendship does not necessarily need to end.

The definition of friendship changes over time. You may have been best friends in high school, but now you're just acquaintances who see each other once or twice a year at weddings. Or maybe your work relationship has become more like family than anything else. The point is that friendships can change, and they shouldn't necessarily end just because they don't fit the mold anymore.

It is important to remember that there are many different types of friendships: some last forever and others fade away with time; some start as close friends but become estranged over years or even months; still others begin as acquaintances but grow into something more meaningful over time (or vice versa). Whatever the case may be with your former friend(s), remember that it's okay if things don't work out perfectly--and if they do work out perfectly? Well then congratulations! That's great too!

Conclusion

Friendship is a delicate thing. You don't want to lose a friend, but you also don't want to be stuck in the friend zone. We all know that feeling of being stuck when someone you care about doesn't see you as anything more than just friends, but there are ways around this problem if both parties are willing to work together. If not then maybe it's time for both parties involved to move on from each other so they can find someone who will treat them better than what they have been given so far in life.