Any kind of stew or chili, the more time it sits the better flavor becomes.

This is why I am here too.

To me it's the many futile attempts, but then I get something not too big but bigger than bottom tier win. Which makes me think that I am just lucky enough to get something bigger.

If get friendzoned, learn from bad moves. Also knowing that you can ruin a good friendship by wanting it to be more. Especially if it doesn't work out.

Start by becoming a good friend first. Then make moves.