Every Friend Group Has That ONE Person And We Need To Talk About It
You know the scenario: Your group chat blows up with "WHERE SHOULD WE EAT?" and suddenly, one person goes radio silent. This is the most relatable friend group phenomenon and honestly, we need to discuss why this person exists in literally every group.
The Indecision Is Real (And It's Devastating)
Let's be clear—this isn't laziness. This is peak analysis paralysis. While everyone else is dropping restaurant suggestions like they're casting votes on *The Bachelor*, your person is sitting there like "idk what do YOU guys want 👉👈" It's giving Libra energy, even if they're a Capricorn.
The worst part? They will reject every single suggestion. Thai? "Ehhhh, not really feeling it." Italian? "We just had Italian last month." Sushi? "I'm not in a sushi mood." Meanwhile, you're internally screaming while your stomach literally eats itself.
They're Living In A Paradox Of Choices
This person is basically paralyzed by the infinite scroll of DoorDash and Google Maps. With 47 different restaurants within a 3-mile radius, how is anyone supposed to choose? It's like asking someone to pick their favorite child, except the children are appetizers.
They probably have the attention span of a TikTok user when it comes to menus. They'll scroll through Yelp reviews for 45 minutes, open three restaurant websites simultaneously, and then suggest somewhere completely random that nobody mentioned. The chaos is unmatched.
The Classic "I'm Fine With Whatever" Lie
Here's the tea: "I'm fine with whatever" is the most dangerous sentence in the friend group dictionary. Because we all know what this really means—they will silently resent the chosen restaurant and sigh dramatically when the food arrives.
Two bites into their meal, they'll suddenly remember they don't like garlic. Or they'll realize they're "not really a seafood person today." It's like watching someone make a choice they had zero input on, only to act shocked and betrayed by the outcome. The audacity!
Why This Person Actually Exists (Psychologically Speaking)
According to absolutely no scientific research I conducted, this person either: (A) has extreme decision fatigue from making choices all day, or (B) is a people-pleaser who wants everyone else to be happy and is too anxious to suggest something unpopular. Sometimes it's both, and that's just sad.
They're not trying to ruin everyone's night. They're just genuinely overwhelmed by the responsibility of choosing. What if they pick the restaurant and everyone hates it? What if they're the reason someone has a bad meal? The pressure is REAL.
The Aftermath Is Always The Same
After 30 minutes of negotiation, someone finally snaps and picks a place. And you know what? The restaurant is totally fine. The food is good. The vibes are immaculate. And Mr. Or Mrs. "I'll Eat Whatever" actually loves it once they're there.
But next time? Same exact energy. It's like Groundhog Day, except instead of Bill Murray learning life lessons, it's us learning that this person will never, ever make a restaurant decision without a full existential crisis.
It's Honestly Kind Of Endearing
Real talk though—we'd probably keep this person around even if they never pick a restaurant. They're loyal, they show up, and deep down, we know they're just trying their best with their indecisive little hearts.
"To the person in your friend group who can't pick a restaurant: We love you anyway, even if you're exhausting."
So the next time your friend group is in decision limbo, maybe just go easy on them. Or better yet, make them download a decision-making app. Because honestly? Somebody's gotta break the cycle.
Quick Question Though...
Are YOU the person who never picks the restaurant? Because if you are, your friends definitely have a group chat about it. Just saying. 👀