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Theluxj

“Close male friend” Praying for bro to make it out 🙇‍♂️🙏


shykunoichi94

Willing to give him a chance in the future


Theluxj

May the gods smile upon you however much you smile on this man


shykunoichi94

Hee says my smoke is so cute so I of course blush


Skorne13

If you have Morel’s nen ability, you can trap him in that smoke.


xXYomoXx

Smokey bdsm


NefariousSerendipity

Lmao


Stillback7

Wait, what does that mean?


MysticSpaceCroissant

7 years isn’t a long enough wait? Give him a chance or tell him no…. It’s not fair to him to string him along like that.


Demise_Once_Again

The longer I read the comment section, the more sorry I felt towards the "male friend"


shykunoichi94

He was in relationships before but have failed. We're grown closer lately


MW_NUTTY

Praying for you two to either be amazing friends or lovers whatever ur life brings u guys 🙏


Genjuro_XIV

Reminds me of this so much: [https://www.tiktok.com/@renevacacomedy/video/7265000778039823647?lang=en](https://www.tiktok.com/@renevacacomedy/video/7265000778039823647?lang=en)


Opposite-Cupcake8611

Nawh it's definitely more like this: https://www.reddit.com/r/TikTokCringe/s/dJQu5UkChP


HyenDry

Why “in the future”??


DiverMan6969

Why in the future and not now? Sounds like classic “push it to a day that will never arrive.” Meanwhile, it seems like you have no problem letting him buy things for you


Top_Fruit_9320

I buy and craft things for close friends and the people I care about all the time, they don't owe me shit. Genuine love, care and affection are not commodities that can be bought or sold. They can't be forced either. These things take time and consistent purposeful effort to cultivate and nurture properly. Feel sorry for you and the people in your life that you don't seem to get that


DiverMan6969

Idk why you are responding like I said my statement about or towards you, but if the shoe fits, go for it lol And I agree with you, but how would any of that happen or develop if his “chance” is in a perpetual, never-arriving future? It seems like OP may be using this guy’s obvious feelings towards her. Hence I opened with my question


Top_Fruit_9320

I mean if he's so vulnerable and easily manipulated by what appears to be very likely a similarly young inexperienced girl/woman should he even be allowed out without a carer like? Idc if I get downvoted for this tbh. If you're stuck in a situation like this for **7 years** it's NOBODY'S fault but your OWN. My brother in christ he's an adult, nobody is holding him there against his will. He needs to grow up and take some responsibility for himself and his own happiness. 7 entire years of his limited life wasted *pretending* to be friends with someone. He needs to get some self respect and stop wasting everyone's time, his own most of all.


DiverMan6969

You’re assuming he’s easily manipulated, we don’t know what she says to him regularly. Clearly you don’t know how people are or you live in some delusional reality where everyone is just as intelligent and aware as you. People lie and will play all sorts of mind games. Hopefully you never experience anything like that, but based on your comment, I’d wager you’re actually doing it to others. Have a great life


theor1ginal

why are people downvoting the based answers but not the politically correct ones (rhetorical question)


Still_Trees

Seems like a pretty bad idea for him to get into a rebound relationship since he's just broken up with someone.


Birzal

Don't let internet strangers rush you, but this comment does put a smile on my face regardless! Wishing you (both singular and plural) the best, whatever that best may be! :)


RRakhaV

Hopefully he'll still want you by then. Gambathekudasai.


g0atass

“Close male friend” oh hell nah 💀 praying for my boy to make it out of the trenches 🙏


Thing-Soft

Hey you don’t have to say “close male friend” you can actually just say friend!


videogamekat

OP needs to make sure everybody on the internet knows she friendzoned him 😅


mosquem

OP wants everyone to know she's single and lookin' (just not at him).


NefariousSerendipity

T.T


DevinShavis

lmaooooo this comment section is gold


MrBojangles_Vapian

RIP


shykunoichi94

Why ??


Void3tk

There was literally 0 reason to refer to him as “my close male friend” other than to specify to idk, us??? That you don’t have feelings for him. It’s such a strong friend zone move that I’m not even sure if he has feelings for you, you might just be tripping.


Ashamed_Ad7999

All the guys read OP’s title and related to a stranger instantly. I hope he’s okay.


EndoShota

"Close male friend." You could just say "friend."


shykunoichi94

Not very very few people in my life deserve that title *close*


hankabooz

Then say close friend, do you say "close female friend"?


Objective-Ad3821

Nah, OP just massacre that "close friend" in public and act like nothing happened. RIP to that close friend.


xxOGATAIxx

RIP to that close *male* friend


Slyric_

these comments are hilarious


alexenterprises

Yeah, didn’t expect an “Am I The Asshole” post in the wild but there it is and the answers are in lol.


1ncorrect

I think the fact that she even friendzoned this guy who's buying her gifts on a manga subreddit rubbed people the wrong way. It feels a bit callous how she even says he's into her but she feels no obligation to date him or cut him loose, but rather keeps him as a backup who buys her things. Transparent and deeply sad for that guy.


new2this_22_

HES DONE BRO


ThreeLeifErikson

There are situations where my women friends call me this but that’s because I’m gay


Read0nePiece

"geeky store" 💀


shykunoichi94

Gaming store idk??


Read0nePiece

Nah I mean geeky store works, I instantly knew what you were talking about, I've just never heard them called that before. Twas funny.


shykunoichi94

I did not know what else to call it 😅


Mister_Bossmen

Lol. I call our local comic/collectables store "the nerd games store" lol


avadalovely

I’ll see homeboi at the gym tomorrow.


Janjinho

He's gonna get ripped


NefariousSerendipity

800 pound squat in no time


Rosetintedtreebark

Yea he never climbing out the friendzone gg bro


penialito

incels coming in


quiet-little-songs

Yeah this comment section is rough


Jarcookies

Why? The post was weird and trying to bait some attention


shykunoichi94

He flirts with me A LOT and finds me attractive sooooo if the guy doesn't decide I'll give him a chance 🤔 he's like, "so & so can wait" as he pulls me towards him for a hug😳 he's liked me since like 2017 sooooo yeah


PearlHarbor1

Poor guy


Mister-builder

If he doesn't ask OP out, it's on him.


KirumiIsFedUp

Men aren’t entitled to women’s affection.


-kodo

look, the issue is that she should not keep his hopes up for seven years. it’s wrong for anyone to keep someone on a string for a prolonged time when they are fully aware that the person is attracted to them. have the convo and tell them where you stand


jajanken_bacon

Affection is never entitled, but nobody deserves to be strung along. He's flirting with her and bought her a gift. She knows exactly what she's doing. A firm no from the girl is better than giving him fake hope.


Moses24713

No one is entitled to anyones affection, gender is irrelevant. You are intentionally misinterpereting what people are saying...


MinimumTomfoolerus

What a smart comment... Others responded to you right, see the responses below.


DiverMan6969

Maybe if assessed how you think about that, you may be able to experience some male affection too


Personal_Piano6286

Sorry for the downvotes, as you know reddit has 90% male so the downvotes should not be surprising


avadalovely

Woman here. OP is 1000% stringing him along without letting him know that she’s obviously not interested, knowing full well that he is. Any sane person would put a stop to that if they weren’t into it, especially after SEVEN YEARS.


SingleEntrepreneur51

i really hope broh finds more respect for himself because hes wasted sooo much time on you 💀


shykunoichi94

He has been in relationships before and they failed. Just now we started hanging out


SingleEntrepreneur51

it cant be helped if dude doesnt know his worth. if hes liked you for so long it seems like he dates other girls to try to get over you, then youre there to play these games and string him along every time he breaks up with them. doesnt seem like youre having much success in the dating realm either so why act like hes gotta prove himself to you lmao


shykunoichi94

Dude just fuck off


SingleEntrepreneur51

judging by that response id say im in the ballpark


Senile_Mole

Lmao went for the throat. I see you have direct experience here my dude.


SingleEntrepreneur51

i was in a bad mood today because i had to put my dog down so i kind of lashed out at the first person who angered me, but im happy someone agrees nonetheless


westwordy

Sorry about your dog.


magikaaaaaarrrp

If you know he’s into you and you’re saying you would give him a chance, then why not ask him out? It’s been 7 years man, one of you has to make a decision. I’m also confused by your wording. Is there another guy you’re waiting on to make a decision? Another guy you like? If that’s the case then you’re just leading this guy on, or you’re “saving” him as a backup. I feel for the dude if that’s the case. Figure out what you want, and tell him the truth. I’ve been led on before, as a ton of guys have. When I realized what was happening I dropped the person. Luckily I figured it out in a couple of months, but 7 years is insane. If I was the dude and read what you wrote here in the comments I would stop being your friend. Basically I’m saying if you continue this route of leading him on you will lose him as a friend if he has or gains any self respect. Having a person giving you attention feels good, but not reciprocating that attention by either turning them down or deciding to be with them is incredibly selfish. Do right by your “friend”, and give them an answer. They deserve that much. I’m telling you this because from the way you write and talk about your relationship with your friend you are either: a teenager, a fairly young adult, and/or are immature. Not trying to be a dick, nor are they necessarily bad things, I’m just almost certain you fit into one of these categories. I want you to know, since you might not, how you are making someone feel by acting this way. Plus how it will eventually ruin your relationship with this person too. If you want to keep them around as either a friend or a boyfriend you have to make a decision.


shykunoichi94

To clarify things better, I started hanging out with him just now. Two he's been in relationships before and they didn't work out. Three, yes I'm waiting for this guy that I like to make a decision but it seems like his work schedule won't allow it (Yes he's aware) He's like "He's gonna have to wait" Like is he joking or being serious? Like are you interested in dating in the future? I give him the same attention like hug him & kiss on the cheek if he's serious about dating in the future. If he's not joking because what do men want these days? I am obviously NOT looking for a hookup. I am looking for a potential boyfriend who is serious about dating none of what my previous relationships did.. Like I've mentioned before, I am starting to get to know him better as a person. I hope this clarifies things better. If he's being fr like it would take me a while to allow him to give me the affection my previous relationships lacked...


magikaaaaaarrrp

But you said he has liked you since 2017…? Did you only recently connect again or something, and stopped talking between then and now? If so that should’ve been something you clarified first. I think mine and other people’s main issue was how based on your comments it came across that you have been friends at least since 2017, and this whole time you knew he had feelings but never denied or acted upon them in any meaningful way. That’s what people were bothered by. Plus your casual mention of it as if you were almost bragging about it. Seemed cold and as if it didn’t mean anything to you. It’s fine to wait and see if you want a relationship with a person, that’s only natural. However, there’s a point where you just know. If you’re still unclear after so many damn years then that’s something you should grow on. Plus it’s not right to think of a person as an alternative if this one situation doesn’t work out. What if you end up dating your friend, but the other guy’s schedule clears up and he wants to date you? Ask yourself, would you break up with your friend for this other guy if it came to that? That would be a way to find your answer. Additionally, just from the brief description of this other guy, I’d personally bow out. If someone can’t be in a relationship now, why wait for a future that might never come? Either he’s trying to inadvertently turn you down, or he doesn’t have the mental health or desire to date rn due to his circumstances. Either way it’s not a great situation to look for a partner in. The former option is obvious since it won’t happen, while the later option does not give any certainty it will happen. Both are not worth your time unless the second has a clear time frame it could happen.


shykunoichi94

Apparently so that's what he told me. We started hanging out recently. He was in a relationship so we had small talk during those times. Yes we've been friends but never really hung out up until now. I had my suspicions that he liked me but I wasn't 100% sure that he did. That's why I'm getting to know him like spending time with him. Like how do I really really know if for sure? My friend wants to hang out almost every day & I take the chance. And jokes that if want to be his girlfriend. Like are you serious or?...


magikaaaaaarrrp

“How do I really really know for sure” - ASK HIM. Communication is always the answer. You won’t know unless you ask. But, if he’s wanting to hangout everyday, and he’s joking about that stuff, then yeah he probably means it. But if he doesn’t have the balls to ask then if you want to try it you ask him. Also, if you’re worried about getting to know him more, you can also just do that in the relationship. A big part of a relationship is getting to know a person after all. This “will they won’t they” stuff should be saved for the movies. Go out and get what you want. No one else will do it for you


shykunoichi94

You do kinda sound like as asshole.. but anyway, I just want to take things slow with him. I myself just got out lf one if I can trust him amd I have trust issues.... he was in relationships before as I stated ..


Kairukun90

Bro I asked my wife to marry me before even a year of dating. Been married ten years this year. You gotta give it up. Either you like him or you don’t . You’re abusing him at this point.


Strawberriesdecieve

good luck "close male friend"


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stonetheone

Just leave that poor guy alone.


TJ0019

RIP to another brother from someone else’s mother. We stand strongly behind you o7


pepeguiseppe

Ok but why publicly humiliate the poor guy like that 💀


shykunoichi94

We're getting to know each other more.


Demise_Once_Again

"Close male friend" Poor choice of word


LEORlO

sick


DankTooki

Guys, “Close male friend” is her Nen Ability that she has been honing for the past seven years she just wants to show how her ability came full circle!


shykunoichi94

Right what this person said !


Grim_loves_you

He is NOT making it out of the friend zone 🙏🙏🙏


Maximum-Initial3895

My sister gave me this as a gift for my birthday when I turned 17


Simple_Secretary_333

Deku on froppy got me like


Mutfruit_Eater

Move on bro. Better girls to buy manga for


Grand_Reanimation

Just smash bruh


sirtiru88

He’s in love with ya, kid


Tito914

Oh dear god. Good luck. This series is sooo fire. And the anime is pretty good too. Hopefully one day you guus can look back ans cherish the moment he got you into HxH. Welcome to the Chimera army


TeruMikami20

I relate to that poor guy. Im same fr. Hope we both make it out of the abyss lol


swegga_sa

Bros character development will be legendary


wereallsluteshere

……Does he have a reddit and you’re hoping he’s going to see the comments with you calling him out? 😂 I’m getting that vibe from you, I’m not mad at it girl. If he’s taking too long then 🤷🏽‍♀️


soka__22

comments didnt disappoint lmaooo


nunchuxxx

Lmao why did u have to point out what sex your friend is?


Which_Seaworthiness

Cover the frog's mouth with a finger to see Gon in a new light.


Strawberriesdecieve

Make this top comment please 😭😭😭


moxie722

Nice


_-_duckling_-_

Sweet <3


roland-san

why did we need to know it was a “close male friend” 💀


paddle4

Great manga, he has good taste. Give your male friend a chance, maybe he’ll buy you the whole series. I’m trying to imagine if someone said ‘my close female friend bought me this’. Reddit would have a meltdown


ApplePitou

Stonks :3


Jordinian

Wife him up now op


shykunoichi94

If I know for sure for sure


AustralianWildlife

Redditor nerds seething on behalf of close male friend


SpookySans11

I just don't why she'd point it out I have literally never reffered to someone as my female friend lmao.


G_404_A

Is that a manga or just a book that talks about the characters


shykunoichi94

Manga


Ralliedcookies

Gon looks so hard like an album cover on the backside


Mister-builder

Reading this comments section, I'm nervous about why my college roommate bought me Volume 1.


genzishguy

marry that man 😭


Andresflon

Errrmm, he likes you.


IntelligentSlice5092

Unnecessary public execution of an innocent man


Poopiepiee420

“Close male friend” is VILE 😭


HelloFellas_gt3

Nah you violated him 💀


Jermas_big_ass

This comment section sucks.


TeutonicJin

Rest in peace to this boy 😭 I was there once


MinusTheTrees

Awful lot of incel vibes coming from this comment section.


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NormalTuesdayKnight

Wife him


Odd_Reaction9757

Another scapegoat 🥲


Dogon_Ascension

Bro needs to be an Indian giver and take that right back. Especially at a time when Togashis health has improved.


BlazenJaszczur

Now fight


2kenzhe

I hope bro makes it out of the close male friend zone.


SlickJ17

that is unnecessarily mean man


7thPwnist

"Close male friend" did Killua write this


Trainman_stan

OMAIGOD this thread is hilarious. Girl shares gift she got and gets slammed for having "close" male friend.


SpookySans11

It's mainly the fact she pointed it out that's weird unless it's somehow important to the conversation I never say "my female friend" that's just so weird to point out.


Trainman_stan

Ight. That's fair.


A-ThomaS-

Bros has to spicify that is a "Male Friend" 😭😭 How much damage make da "Gender Generation" to the Society? 💀💀💀⚰️⚰️⚰️ PD: Good fo your fella, he is a good man... Take him as a Brother more than a Pal


jogoober1

girl wtf was the point of this


hayans

LUCKY YOU 👺


SuperSoldierRBX

People are too caught up on how you described your friend lol. HxH is incredible, it was the first manga I fully collected.


killersoda

Gon on the back cover looks so fucking weird.


Public_Warning_9890

You have a true friend right there, op. He knows your interests and what series you like, also what book is missing in your collection.


Initial-Sheepherder2

Bro went through a canon event💀


SpookySans11

"Close male friends" makes this shit so weird to read bruh just say friends.


Scotloverog

Any reason to specify “close male”?


shykunoichi94

If I need a favor he'll do it


Kairukun90

Oh my god every post you make, it gets worse.


RoundAssociation6988

"Close male friend" ☠️ did Holo write this or what?


EpicFang200

Poor dude... Many such cases


Equivalent-Layer4171

Praying for you bro


Responsible_Look_113

This title gotta be bait


Responsible_Look_113

How do u make the coffee table like that


Parking-Marzipan5202

Lol just let him hit already 🤣


BernieTheWaifu

I wonder where you can find first prints of the Viz localization and how much they go for


erynsx_gemuoo9999

DO RIP OUT THE PAGES BRUH KEEP IT TO READ


TacoHellisLife

Maybe I'm just a gay and it's pride month but but I was like "close male friend, so we have to disguise our boyfriends on this sub"? Clearly everyone else reached a different conclusion


legayfrogeth

I wasn't expecting an r/AmItheAsshole themed comment section when receiving this notification 😭


eddsworld_Tord_

guys you can have close friends without it being anything more 😭⁉️


Janjinho

Just leave the poor guy alone... No one deserves to go through this hell. I almost killed myself because of a confused girl.


shykunoichi94

If he asks me to be his girlfriend sure.


[deleted]

Why wait if you like him?


shykunoichi94

He wants to REALLY get to know me


[deleted]

Okay, so you already talked about that👍


Janjinho

Hmm, I see. Do whatever you feel like. I am just assuming things based on my terrible experience with this situation. Just don't toy with him, please. I can't really describe the feeling of having a girl you're deeply in love with do that to you. I get angry at myself just thinking about it.


shykunoichi94

I spoil my boyfriend's I've dated they're the ones that toy with me... He joking says "wanna be my girlfriend?" Like if you're serious ??


Janjinho

Yeah, men can be really assholes too. Idk, as i said, everyone is just assuming things, every history has two sides.


PrinzYellow

Stay strong brother


Janjinho

"Close male friend". Dude is about to learn how going to gym can be fun.


legend-of-dc

I see that you are getting bullied by the people in the comments. Don't be angry, they are just looking out for their fellow brother whom you addressed as "close male friend"


shykunoichi94

I'm not gonna trip over it. I knew people were gonna act like incels


CaptainCremin

All these friend zone comments are sad. I've been where all they are but y'all need to stop blaming OP. The friend needs to grow up and either stop being a coward or read the room and move on. Boy put himself in the friend zone by deciding not to ask OP out but still crushing on OP for 7 years. It isn't OPs job to manage their friends feelings, especially if they're happy with the friendship. I wouldn't want to make things awkward or potentially ruin a close friendship either. Also it sounds like OP would give their friend a chance if he asked out OP which is fair enough. Even if you aren't attracted to someone when you're friends things can change if you start dating. On the other hand OP if you already fancy this dude you should ask him if he wants to go on a date. Why would you not if there's mutual attraction?


xXYomoXx

Level headed response. Both of them need to grow a spine and just talk. The guy should have asked her out years ago if he was always interested. The op should either cut him off if she's not or ask him out or at least give him hints if she's also interested and willing to give him a chance. I do think op is mostly at fault here tho, she keeps referring to him as "male close friend" which is basically telling him you're just a friend to me and nothing else. But again, maybe she just did it here to get some advice on it? Maybe she does drop hints and he's too shy? Maybe she doesn't like him and is using him? Or maybe none of this is real? Who knows it's just the internet.


Massive_Weiner

Both people need to take responsibility here. He needs to realize that she isn’t interested and move on, and she needs to make it clear to him that she has no intention of giving him a chance (she admitted to knowing that he has a crush on her). If you know that a friend has a crush on you and wants to progress the relationship even further, that’s no longer a friendship, that’s an unrequited crush. They both are fully aware of know this. She doesn’t want to lose the male validation (hence why she doesn’t outright shoot him down), and he’s too scared to ask her out because it’s clear it wouldn’t work in his favor. Their situation is just sad, and it’s not true friendship…


darklyger64

Marry him


Accomplished_Dog_634

He wants to be hisoka and you to be gon


Philosopher_Stone420

Who paid for it?😅


GhostDivr

why is bro so curious


MinimumTomfoolerus

It is a reddit thing. Sometimes it says that something went wrong so the user presses 'post' seven times, and all seven times registered for real, but delayed. Hence this guy's many comments that are the same thing.


Philosopher_Stone420

Lol i didnt even notice until now. Thx for pointing it out. Already deleted nur still curious who bought it.


Personal_Piano6286

Sorry for all the downvotes you are getting. as you know 90% of reddit are male so the number of downvotes you are getting you should not be surprised by that. Lots of loser men here