There are few things more brutal than watching your team miss a game-winning field goal… except maybe watching a national TV announcer call a dude out for being in the friend zone mid-broadcast.

That’s exactly what happened during a recent college football game when the camera panned to a guy cheering next to a girl. He was getting real close, while wearing his striped overalls, and she basically looked right through him.  

The announcer didn’t miss a beat: “I’m gonna say that guy is in the friend zone.”

Ouch. Brutal. Accurate. 

We’ve all been there — stuck in that weird limbo between “I’d do anything for you” and “She just asked me for dating advice about another guy.” But how do you know for sure you’re not just a buddy? Here are the top three signs you might need to stop holding her purse and start holding out for someone who actually wants you.

 Top 3 Signs You’re Stuck in the Friend Zone

1. You’re Her Emotional Support Boyfriend (Without the Benefits)
She texts you at 1 a.m. crying about Chad, the guy who ghosted her… and you answer. Every. Single. Time. If you’re playing therapist while she’s playing the field, you’re not her man — you’re her comfort object.

2. “Awww, You’re Like a Brother to Me!”
If she uses the word brother, bestie, or says she “doesn’t want to ruin the friendship,” congratulations — you’ve been benched. You’re not even in the friend zone anymore. You’re in the sibling zone. ?

3. Physical Contact Is Limited to High-Fives and Side Hugs
If your most intimate moment so far was a half-hearted hug at her birthday party (and even that was initiated by you), she’s not shy — she’s just not into you.

The good news? You don’t have to stay there. On OBC, you’ll meet women who aren’t looking for another “best friend” — they’re looking for someone to flirt with, laugh with, and build a real spark with. Join OBC today — because life’s too short to wait for her to realize you’re more than just a friend.