According to the urban dictionary, friend zone is a state where a man fails to impress a woman he is interested in either romantically or sexually. In other words, as soon as your love interest refers to you as a friend, it is all over; or is it?

No One Likes To Be Friend Zoned.

This article will guide help you prevent yourself from getting trapped in the friend zone. Of course, the danger is all too real which is why you will also be instructed on how to bail yourself out if you are in one.

 

Avoid the Friend Zone

1.     Be Bold

The old adage “Nice guys finish last” holds true here. One of the common reasons why men get friend zoned is that the objects of their affections simply do not find them attractive. The relationship becomes one sided. Maybe you are too impassive in her presence for her to notice you as a potential match. Communicate what you want. Guessing games will get you friend zoned faster than you imagine. Who knows? Asking for a date right out might bode well for you. It will show her that you are willing to make and effort and take risks. Remember, not all women are attracted to agreeable men. Coming across as a person who values the feelings of others more than his own will not always play out. You need to show that you are confident in yourself. Try to find a balance between fulfilling your own desires as well.

2.     Know The Difference Between A Romantic Relationship And Friendship

Looking for common ground before getting in too deep might be the obvious thing to do but it might not always work out in your favor. Find out what she values in a romantic relationship and work towards it.

Don’t behave like a friend. In other words, try not to be like what her own friends are like with her. Talk to her about her plans for the weakened and her passions. She might sense chemistry and love may blossom. Remember, you cannot make your move if she is surrounded by a lot of people. Grab the chance to talk to her when she is alone and let your intentions show gradually. Taking pains to be with her privately will give her a hint.

3.     Compliment Her When She Deserves It

Talk to her the way you don’t usually do as a friend. This doesn’t mean that you should shower her with compliments especially if she isn’t looking her best and knows it. You don’t want to seem desperate. There are several reasons she makes your heart flutter. Use them. A well placed remark about her personality or looks will help you avoid the friend zone.

4.     She Is Too Good For You?

Thinking this way will make you a permanent resident of the friend zone, period. You aren’t alone. Most men think that the women they pursue may be too good for them. As a result, they don’t make as much of an effort to spark the romance. Think about it; could you live with yourself knowing that the woman you secretly have feelings for prefers to date every man but you?

 

How To Bail Yourself Out

If you are one of the unlucky many who have already been friend zoned know that all is not lost. You can make her see you as a romantic interest if you know how –

5.     Admit It

Admitting that you have a problem is the first step towards resolving it. Stop making excuses. Burying your head in the sand and pretending that you have not been shifted in the friend zone will not get you anywhere. This might feel like a low point in your life but remember, the only way to go is up.

6.     Don’t Be Available All The Time

You don’t have to give up but that doesn’t meant that you be as available to her as you were before. Get your life in order and don’t just pretend to. People will know when you fake it and so will the woman who friend zoned you. Because hypothetically speaking, she sees herself as your friend as well. Immerse yourself in something that makes you unavailable. Once she sees that you are almost never there when she needs you she might start perceiving you as a real person. This will also earn you her respect. The moment you become difficult to get in touch with is the moment they start wondering what you are up to.

 

Give Your Attitude An Upgrade

Moaning about your predicament is a bad idea. Your depression will show. No one likes to be with someone who mopes much less the woman who rejected your intentions without knowing what they were. Be happy and try to enjoy the companionship of other people. Flirt with other girls and appeal to her jealous side.

 

Observation

Make sure that you observe her perception of you. Has her attitude changed after you made yourself change? Does she look or talk to you differently? Does she touch you while casually flirting with you? If your answer is yes then you are officially out of the friend zone. If she starts giving you hints to encourage you, you have it made.

 

You may be taking pains to tell the girl of your dreams you like her. But one day, she turns to you and says that you are a good friend or worse, like a brother to her. Your world falls apart. For men, the friend zone is the worst place to be. It brings home the fact that two people cannot be anything more than friends. Your mistake is accepting this assumption and letting the object of your desires perceive that you have nothing but friendly intentions towards her. Be bold. Don’t be afraid to make your intentions known. A well placed hint there and a compliment there, and you have got it.