Episode

The Friend Zone: How Should Hetero Men and Women Manage Friendships?

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The Last Show with David Cooper
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Jul 31, 2026
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1241
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Summary

Psychology professor ⁠Paul Eastwick⁠ – co-host of ⁠the Love Factually podcast⁠ – talks about '⁠The Friend Zone⁠', the trope that if men seem too nice and if they're friends with women, they will be taken advantage of. Check out Paul's book Bonded by Evolution here⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices