When someone gets stuck in the friend zone, they have entered into an exchange friendship that isn't even/balanced. The other person is getting everything he/she wants, but the person stuck in the friend zone obviously isn't. In a nutshell, the person in the friend zone has probably sold himself or herself short either by not showing their intentions early enough or going overboard with it.
You probably gave this "friend" everything, without making sure you got everything you wanted in return. To escape the friend zone, you must first realize that all relationships involve negotiation and you are simply attempting to "re-negotiate" the current terms. Basically, you want more from the other person. Fortunately for you, there are a few steps that give you a chance to get out of the dreaded friend zone.

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