Photo: Education Dynamics. Someone only counts as being in The Maybe Zone if they secretly, or explicitly, desire a relationship with the person in question, but remain frustrated in their efforts.
The Friend Trap is an old familiar favourite. Nothing sexual EVER happens. It gets frustrating. You can tell he loves being around you and hanging out, hell, he may even hug you now and then like a boyfriend, but he never initiates anything more physical.
Is he just incompetent? Annoying right? A lot of men and women wish they felt sexual attraction for someone they are great buddies with. It would be an ideal scenario. The onus is on you here to put distance between you so you can finally move on.
Screw that. Save your time. Save your emotional energy. Set yourself free and look for someone who reciprocates the love you have to give. The Friends-With-Benefits Trap happens when you are having sex or some sexual activity with a guy, and although you want him to be your boyfriend he never wants to commit. Now in this case, unlike the Friend Trap, the guy clearly has Sexual Chemistry with you.
But somewhere your relationship is lacking in either Connection or Respect. Respect in this scenario is linked to other things. Much of the issue simply comes down to compatibility. What does make him a jerk in either circumstance is if he strings you along without ever making his true intentions or non-intentions clear. Just recognise it for what it is and spot the signs of a guy not moving anything forward either emotionally or physically.
