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How To Escape The Friend Zone by martronilla: 12:56pm On Nov 24, 2014



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).

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.

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.

Break the touch barrier.
For many people, a bigdistinction between "friendship" and "relationship" is theway 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.

There are more tips in How to Touch a Girl and
How to Hint for a Kiss from a Guy.

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.

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.

Warnings
Do not obsess over your friend. This will come across
as creepy and possibly ruin your chances of ever
escaping the "dreaded friend zone".

Don't ever try to get them to break up with a
boyfriend /girlfriend. That makes you look desperate, it
makes him/her feel embarrassed, it probably freaks
them out and makes you look stalker-ish. Its a bad
idea.

If you decide to let go of someone who doesn't return
your affection, you might find that suddenly they're
attracted to you. Be careful, then. This might tell you
that they love the "thrill of the chase". If you find
they lose interest when you become interested again,
you've got a cat-and-mouse game on your hands--not
the recipe for a healthy relationship.

Don't give relationship advice to your friend, they will
eventually just see you as "one of the guys/girls"
always there to give advice, which will throw you
deeper into the friend zone!

Making time for them even when you don't have any
may help the person realize that you are always there
for them, but don't make it obvious that you like
them, as it may repulse them and end the friendship.
Just go for it. When the time is right you should spill
your guts to them and not beat around the bush.

They are your friend and trying to be sneaky about
it like you have been is a big red flag. So just tell
them casually and see how they feel and act
accordingly such as getting sweet MouthAction from her
since your new found confidence is a total turn on.

SOURCE: http://www.thebeat99.com/blogs/how-escape-friend-zone-15-07-13
Re: How To Escape The Friend Zone by Nastydroid(m): 2:06pm On Nov 24, 2014
summary?

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Re: How To Escape The Friend Zone by 12spices(m): 3:10pm On Nov 24, 2014
Re: How To Escape The Friend Zone by 12spices(m): 3:10pm On Nov 24, 2014
Re: How To Escape The Friend Zone by vivaciousvivi(f): 3:42pm On Nov 24, 2014
U guys clearly have this friend zone ish all up in your boxers lipsrsealed tongue
And its the people that have been the most friend-zoned dey open thread about it pass
Re: How To Escape The Friend Zone by KMTee(f): 3:47pm On Nov 24, 2014
all this epistle on friendzone
too long jawe
Re: How To Escape The Friend Zone by ERCROSS(m): 3:54pm On Nov 24, 2014
I'd rather remain in the friendzone than read that story for the gods..
angry

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Re: How To Escape The Friend Zone by FLAWLES(f): 4:24pm On Nov 24, 2014
A guy told me he was on his way to my huz.....i told him he should come bt he wll sleep on d floor...na d guy say i wan #Floorzone emm........i SHOCK

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