A consolation prize is when you ask a girl out and she says no but she wants to remain good friends. The guy feels like he is not good enough for a romantic relationship just a platonic friendship.
This usually occurs between friends; the guy and the girl start as friends however the guy starts to like her romantically and wants their friendship to develop into a relationship. When he lets his feelings be known to her, she turns him down but honestly tells him she wants him as a friend. At this point the guy needs to do some soul searching and figure out if they can go back to the way things were or they go their separate ways.
Sometimes girls will say this to a guy they don't know well as a subtle cue to go away. However this most often happens between friends and has the ability to destroy friendships. The guy has had his pride hurt and is left resentful and bitter and feels like he has been made a fool of by the girl who he thought so much of.
The girl is left hurt as well, since she feels guilty about hurting him and possibly losing a close friend. However she can quickly get annoyed at him if she thinks he's being immature or trying to guilt trip her into a relationship by acting depressed. Its an awkward situation and requires much tact and patience for things to turn out alright.
This usually occurs between friends; the guy and the girl start as friends however the guy starts to like her romantically and wants their friendship to develop into a relationship. When he lets his feelings be known to her, she turns him down but honestly tells him she wants him as a friend. At this point the guy needs to do some soul searching and figure out if they can go back to the way things were or they go their separate ways.
Sometimes girls will say this to a guy they don't know well as a subtle cue to go away. However this most often happens between friends and has the ability to destroy friendships. The guy has had his pride hurt and is left resentful and bitter and feels like he has been made a fool of by the girl who he thought so much of.
The girl is left hurt as well, since she feels guilty about hurting him and possibly losing a close friend. However she can quickly get annoyed at him if she thinks he's being immature or trying to guilt trip her into a relationship by acting depressed. Its an awkward situation and requires much tact and patience for things to turn out alright.
John Doe 1: "I ask Jane Doe out yesterday."
John Doe 2: "How did that go?"
John Doe 1: "I got the consolation prize...she wants to be friends."
John Doe 2: "Ouch, sorry man."
John Doe 2: "How did that go?"
John Doe 1: "I got the consolation prize...she wants to be friends."
John Doe 2: "Ouch, sorry man."
by CaptainFSU October 10, 2009
Get the Consolation Prize mug.Not everyone gets to win the top prize in a relationship, but this fact is not always easy to swallow. The consolation prize is the second choice in a relationship when you can't be with who you really want to be with.
by 5 star chick March 28, 2010
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A woman that you are with because you cannot be with the one you really want. a.k.a. the back up or a warm body
by your back up December 9, 2008
Get the consolation prize mug.A prize you win because you lost. Something that losers get so they don't feel too bad about themselves being horrible failures.
Tony: Hey Joe, check out my first place trophy! Can you say 'winner'?
Joe: Hey Tony, check out my Hello Kitty Keychain. Can you say 'consolation prize'?
Tony: ...Loser.
Joe: STFU.
Joe: Hey Tony, check out my Hello Kitty Keychain. Can you say 'consolation prize'?
Tony: ...Loser.
Joe: STFU.
by Laura Mae December 3, 2007
Get the consolation prize mug.A "Consolation Guest" is someone who is invited to an event, party, concert, etc, but only after the "First Choice Guest" is a no show and, at the last minute, your buddy needs someone to go with them. Basically, you are a second choice...or third...chopped liver...filler...
You will get the "Consolation Guest" offer, most often, the day of the event.
In a backward sort of way, being asked as a Consulation Guest, is a complement. You are asked because you are not a flake, are spontaneous, have decent manners, and versatile wardrobe. Oh, and a reliable car and gas money, because, as Consulation Guest, they expect you to drive..."after all, they invited you!".
You will get the "Consolation Guest" offer, most often, the day of the event.
In a backward sort of way, being asked as a Consulation Guest, is a complement. You are asked because you are not a flake, are spontaneous, have decent manners, and versatile wardrobe. Oh, and a reliable car and gas money, because, as Consulation Guest, they expect you to drive..."after all, they invited you!".
Friend: "Hey Becky, wanna go the the (insert name of event here) with me? Jason was going, but he flaked out on me. Oh, and it's tonight."
You: "Dude, I am insultated you're asking me as the Consolation Guest, but I always wanted to see (insert name of superstar here). Sure, I'll go. I suppose I'm driving?"
You: "Dude, I am insultated you're asking me as the Consolation Guest, but I always wanted to see (insert name of superstar here). Sure, I'll go. I suppose I'm driving?"
by MsRat33 December 7, 2013
Get the Consolation Guest mug.The opposite of a trophy wife. This is the wife you are sent home with when you lose at dating. These women might have been trophy wives if the trophy was given merely for participation rather than performance.
My buddy said it was the trophy wife table, but when I turned around every single woman was past her prime, assuming they even had a prime. It was the consolation wife table.
by Hatch240 March 30, 2011
Get the Consolation Wife mug.Man I had to take a massive dump earlier but someone was on the shitter, I had to take a consolation piss instead.
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