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how to escape the friend zone?

How do I get out of the friend zone with a guy I like a lot?

Such a thing doesn't exist, he just doesn't fancy you so you don't ''escape'' it, you find someone else.

Applies to 99% of the threads on this subforum.

Reply 2

Admit-One

Universities Forum Helper

Indeed, you express a romantic interest and they either reciprocate or don't and you respect their position.

Reply 3

username5649070

You express your intentions i.e romantically and if he says no accept it and move on. The friendzone just means a person doesn't like you romantically, which you can't change.

Reply 4

pumpkinhair6

Give yourself the opportunity to stop forcing the situation, and to focus on yourself.

Reply 5

Adz2042

Does the guy like you back in a romantic way?
Have you asked him if he wants to do things with you on a romantic level?

If no, but you still want some form of romance / sexual lifestyle, go the friends with benefits route.

If no still, then baseline friends is where you two are at.

If no to this, then acquaintances (you speak rarely but still know & like each other).

And if no to this, then part ways and find someone else.

Reply 6

CaptainDuckie

Study Forum Helper

Yeah, probably just initiating that you want more than that. So flirting - I.e pushing the boundaries of what a normal friendship would consist of, showing clear interest in him romantically. If, however, these feelings aren’t reciprocated then you have to accept that the feelings aren’t mutual. Then just focus on yourself; find hobbies, find someone new etc.