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How To Escape The Friend Zone - 5 Steps by LEERICIST(m): 2:21pm On Oct 13, 2014
Oh no! You're in love. But the object of your
affection thinks of you as more of a brother
or sister than anything else. While it's
notoriously hard to get out of the "friend
zone", if you really want to escape, follow
these steps.

If success has eluded you after
attempting these suggestions, it may be in
your best interest to vacate the friendship
altogether. This is particularly pertinent in
the case that 1. Every time you interact
with her the thought of not having her eats
away at you, or 2. She's taking advantage
of your infatuation to exploit you.

1. Break the "nice guy" or "sweet girl"
stereotype. Most guys and girls who
find themselves in the "friend zone" are
usually susceptible to many of the
characteristics of the "nice guy" or "sweet
girl" stereotype. This means pretty much
someone who wants to avoid making
other people uncomfortable at any cost,
but does so usually at their own expense
by not communicating their own needs.
Where you're romantically attracted to
someone, but you don't want to
"pressure" them into a relationship, or
"ruin" the friendship by expressing your
interest or making a move, you'll end up
holding back in a variety of ways. The
trouble is, when you make other people's
feelings more important than your own
(instead of finding that happy balance),
you're unconsciously communicating to
people that your own feelings don't
matter. This may make it seem like you
have low self-worth, which is the opposite
of confidence.
While some people are attracted to
ever agreeable mates, the person
who assigned you to the "friend
zone" probably is not. If nothing
else, inaction tells the other person
that you're simply not interested
(chances are, even if they never felt
attracted to you, they wondered
about your intentions).

Re: How To Escape The Friend Zone - 5 Steps by LEERICIST(m): 2:25pm On Oct 13, 2014
2.Stop being needy. One of the
reasons you might be interested in
this person more than they're into you is
because you are giving off signals that
you really want to be in a relationship! You
might be coming off as a little desperate,
which is quite the attraction killer. You
might be rushing things emotionally and
maybe physically.You might also be
placing this person on a pedestal, because
you're so caught up in the idea of the
relationship, that you're quick to assume
this person is "perfect".
Examine your own neediness. In one
word, relax. There will always be
many more encounters besides this
one, so stop treating it like the last
one you'll ever have. Also, don't
force yourself to reveal your hopes
for intimacy, let your actions display
your confidence. Your demeanor
should speak for itself.

Re: How To Escape The Friend Zone - 5 Steps by LEERICIST(m): 2:30pm On Oct 13, 2014
3. Think about the difference between
a friendship and a romantic
relationship. If you think a romantic
relationship should just be a great
friendship with physical intimacy thrown
into the mix, then it's understandable to
look for common ground first, and wait
for the physical attraction to kick in
sooner or later. But not everyone sees
relationships this way. Some people
expect a "boyfriend" or "girlfriend" to
play a particular role in their lives in order
for physical attraction to emerge. The
person who you want to be more than
friends with probably makes a bigger
distinction between "friend" and "romantic
partner" than you do. Realize that many
people (both male and female) expect to
be courted in some way. And many
psychological issues play out in the
relationship arena that don't ever arise in
friendships. Some people, for example,
look for a romantic partner who can play
more of a parental role than a friend
would.
Figure out what the person you're
pining for wants in a boyfriend or
girlfriend. Then decide whether you
want to be that for them.
Note that some people are attracted
to toxic relationships . If your love
interests keeps getting involved with
people who treat them badly, despite
your advice, you might just have to
accept that they're working through
some issues. You could spend your
entire life waiting for them to "see
the light" or you could move on and
find someone who actually (through
their actions, not their words) wants
a healthy relationship .

Re: How To Escape The Friend Zone - 5 Steps by LEERICIST(m): 2:33pm On Oct 13, 2014
4. Break the touch barrier. For many
people, a big distinction between
"friendship" and "relationship" is the way
they touch. There are platonic ways to
touch someone, and romantic ways, and
the boundary is different for different
people. But if you're terrified of touching
someone the wrong way, to the extent
that you hesitate and never touch them
first, your intentions may be good but
your "touch paralysis" isn't helping you at
all in the romantic department. Take a few
little "touch risks". Reach for their hands,
hair, shoulders, ankles, and back. Don't
just always wait for them to do it first. If
they don't like it, they'll definitely let you
know. But touching someone
communicates to them that you find them
attractive, and also that you're reasonably
confident. Both of these things can make
someone feel more attracted to you.
Note that some people are very
affectionate with their friends; the
person you're interested in might be
all about cuddling with you, and think
nothing more of it than friendliness,
while you feel like you're getting
mixed signals. At some point the
person you are interested in needs
to give out or give in.

Re: How To Escape The Friend Zone - 5 Steps by LEERICIST(m): 2:35pm On Oct 13, 2014
5. Realize that you're "tying up" your
feelings by staying friends with
someone who isn't romantically
interested in you. In the instance where
you've already followed the previous
steps and you've left your pushover
habits behind, you've stepped up to role
that he or she is looking for in a
relationship, and you've crossed the touch
barrier, but this person still wants to be
"just friends", you'll need to make some
hard decisions. Maybe they're simply not
attracted to you, for reasons you'll never
know. But you still have feelings for them.
Is it wise to continue spending time with
them?
Consider that it'll be difficult to
develop feelings for someone else if
your feelings for this person are
fueled every time you hang out.
You'll struggle with feelings of
jealousy and frustration when that
person dates. Consider that even if
you do manage to develop feelings
for someone else, your heart might
always be torn and confused, and it'll
be hard to give your new flame your
undivided affection.
Sometimes, the best thing to do is
to take the friendship down to the
level of acquaintance. The person
might feel offended, perhaps it will
seem as if you don't value them as
just a friend, but remember (and
explain to them if necessary) that
you can't control how you feel, just
like they can't control how they feel,
and you need to make room in your
life and heart for someone who feels
about you the way you feel about
them.

SOURCE: http://m.wikihow.com/Escape-the-Friend-Zone

Re: How To Escape The Friend Zone - 5 Steps by MrTeymee(m): 3:01pm On Oct 13, 2014
Well, ah gat my own 5 steps
1. Run
2. Flee
3. Run faster
4. Run fastest
5. Finallyt, Run sad
Re: How To Escape The Friend Zone - 5 Steps by clitlicker: 5:28pm On Oct 13, 2014
If u are already in friend zone forget it. U'll need a miracle to get out. But when u on to the next one the most important is number 4, its the password o ...touch touch touch and touch.
Re: How To Escape The Friend Zone - 5 Steps by MisterLongman(m): 7:17pm On Oct 13, 2014
Tell her point-blank how you feel about her.
In this kind of situation, I believe words speaks louder than actions. Let her know how you feel about her from the start and when she becomes yours, you can prove to her how much you love her later-on with your actions. Instead of waiting your time displaying the "Mr Nice guy" attitude expecting her to consider you, it will only end up pushing you deeper into the friendzone
Re: How To Escape The Friend Zone - 5 Steps by nawtikid(m): 7:29pm On Oct 13, 2014
I will com bck 2 comment wen diz hits front page
Re: How To Escape The Friend Zone - 5 Steps by Gofwane(m): 7:55pm On Oct 13, 2014
MisterLongman:
Tell her point-blank how you feel about her.
In this kind of situation, I believe words speaks louder than actions. Let her know how you feel about her from the start and when she becomes yours, you can prove to her how much you love her later-on with your actions. Instead of waiting your time displaying the "Mr Nice guy" attitude expecting her to consider you, it will only end up pushing you deeper into the friendzone
yes u are ryt! Same method i used. I am glad 2 announce 2 u all dat i'm nw a freeman. I'v finally escapd 4rm a friend-zone ystrdy.
Chaii, dat place is neva a place 2 be. Nt evn my worse enemy i go lyk see 4 friend-zone . . .smh
Re: How To Escape The Friend Zone - 5 Steps by MisterLongman(m): 7:56pm On Oct 13, 2014
Gofwane:
yes u are ryt! Same method i used. I am glad 2 announce 2 u all dat i'm nw a freeman. I'v finally escapd 4rm a friend-zone ystrdy.
Chaii, dat place is neva a place 2 be. Nt evn my worse enemy i go lyk see 4 friend-zone . . .smh
Let somebody shout halleluyah!!

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