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

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Podcast: [The Last Show with David Cooper](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-last-show-with-david-cooper-748798)
Published: 2026-07-31T20:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

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

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