Lol nah only a few men are placed in the friendzone, and it's usually men with no understand of the dynamics between both genders.
Reality is..... that their is more females in the world than males....so just by that fact alone their should be no reason for a man to be in the friend zone (and wait for a girl to accept you) when by default their are to many options out here waiting for a chance.
Friendzone = placeholder aka second option....it makes no sense for a guy to be in that situation when their are to many old/young unwed woman wishing they could get married. Honestly alot of guys are just playing themselves at this point. That's why before men get married they should UNDERSTAND the dynamics between genders so they can maximize there chances on the best option before they make their decision.

And do it in a halal way......NO ZINA PPL.