Can You Escape The Friend Zone?

It happens to the best of us. You might have gone out with the person or at the very least you just met and now you've entered the dreaded friend zone. The rumors say that this is where dating death happens. Once you enter the friend zone, you ain't ever getting out. Is that true? Are you destined to always be this person's friend even though you might like a little more? While there are no guarantees, here are a few tricks you can try to persuade that person that you are much more than just friend material.

Make The Person Jealous

While this sounds like a very high-schoolish thing to do, it can actually work to elevate you as much more than a friend in that special someone's eyes. Instead of following your 'friend' around like a puppy dog, start dating other people. If nothing else, you might meet someone new and totally forget that you ever had feelings for your friend. In any case, your love interest may get jealous enough to realize that he/she had better strike now before you're forever taken off the market.

Work On Yourself

The person who put you into the friend zone may be turned off because all of your attention may be inadvertently turned onto them. They may feel this undue pressure from all this energy you don't realize you're putting out. The best thing you can do in this situation is work on yourself. Really dig into a new hobby, learn a new language, learn how to play an instrument, join a club. The more you get involved in your own life, the more attractive you'll be to the other person. It's only when all of your attention is focused on them that they'll turn away. That is one of life's cruel realities, unfortunately.

Exercise And Eat Right

Another way to work on yourself is to engage in a diet and exercise plan if you aren't already doing so. If you are overweight or if you could stand to get little more fat, you will feel better about yourself once you start eating right and exercising. Both of these activities will also have astounding effects on your attractiveness. Once you get into a groove of being healthy, that person will likely see you in a whole new light. When that happens, it's goodbye friend zone.

Change Your Approach

There's an old saying that goes, "If you always do what you always did, you'll always get what you always got." Basically, you'll get the same results if you keep trying to do the same old things. If you are in the friend zone, consider how you act around the person. Do you flirt with them? If not, you may want to start. Do you touch them when talking or does your body language otherwise convey your feelings towards the other person? These are all questions you'll want to ask yourself if you are ever in the friend zone and want to get out.

The friend zone isn't the end of the world, but it's not fun. Put these tips into action and hopefully the person will change their mind about you and the rest might be history.