I was in a similar situation for years. Secretly in love with my best friend, watching him date other people, always there for him as his confidante. It felt like my heart was being slowly ripped apart. I remember one particularly painful evening, he was telling me about a girl he was crazy about, and I was pretending to be happy for him, offering advice, while inside I was dying. That night, I wrote him a letter pouring out my feelings, knowing I would never give it to him. It was my way of releasing the pain, of finally acknowledging my own truth. It was a turning point for me. I realized I deserved more than to be a silent admirer, pining for someone who couldn't see me. It was a long journey of self-discovery and healing, but eventually, I found the c

Watching this feels like a personal attack on my past relationships. I've been Penelope more times than I care to admit, pouring my heart out to someone who only saw me as a friend. It's a lonely and frustrating place to be, constantly hoping they'll finally see you the way you see them. You start to question your own worth, wondering what's wrong with you, why you aren't enough. It takes a long time to realize that sometimes, no matter how much you care, it's not about you, it's about them and what they're looking for, which sadly, isn’t you. It hurts, but eventually, you learn to move on and find someone who appreciates you for who you are.

Penelope & Colin's Full Story from S1 to S3💓

The “friend zone” narrative itself is problematic. It implies that friendship is somehow a lesser relationship than a romantic one, and that Penelope is somehow owed something romantic from Colin simply because she's kind to him. This perpetuates the idea that men and women can’t be platonic friends and puts undue pressure on men to reciprocate romantic feelings, even if they don't exist. We need to move beyond this tired trope and appreciate the value of friendship in all its forms.

This reminds me of that Drake song, "From Time". "The friend zone is like the NBA, you can't be 6' 2" and not play". Colin's definitely not playing. 😂

Colin running after Penelope like a lost puppy🥺