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[–]Delicious_Ad_1853 289 points290 points291 points 3 years ago (15 children) | Copy Link
Friendzoning is something you do to yourself.
She is either interested in you or she's not. If you shoot your shot, you quickly find out which one it is.
But if you're afraid to make a move, you end up hanging around her, acting like a friend, but really you're trying to manipulate your way into some romance. You end up wasting a shitload of time and energy barking up the wrong tree.
[–]punittt 69 points70 points71 points 3 years ago (4 children) | Copy Link
This. Straight up. They call it polarising. You show your intentions and she let you know what’s up. Simple
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[–]SignatureHefty3849 3 points4 points5 points 3 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
I love how one of the chapters is, “Why Reddit dating advice sucks”
[–]GabeDrumBeats7Seals -5 points-4 points-3 points 3 years ago (1 child) | Copy Link
So many of you can word it what you want but the truth is this, you’re all on Reddit and your advice doesn’t apply for every situation, doubt many of you even talk to a girl a day for it to be valid.
[–]punittt 18 points19 points20 points 3 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
Just because we’re on Reddit doesn’t mean we don’t have a life or girls. I’m just helping a homeboy out. What situation are you talking specifically?
[–][deleted] 16 points17 points18 points 3 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
Better to be rejected and know where she stands then to pussy foot around and pretend your friends
[–]sowillo 8 points9 points10 points 3 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
Yeah it's kind of toxic and insidious, it's like you're trying to find a way to trick them into getting with you. It looks better if you can have friends who are both male and female. Plus you can ask for advice or help getting set up with a friend of theirs.
[–]grindforthegold 6 points7 points8 points 3 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
I actually just did this to a girl by holding her hand and she said it wasn’t a bad thing but she was surprised. then she blushed super hard lol. i agree and i’m glad i shot my shot
[–]harmonic- 15 points16 points17 points 3 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
this is correct. another commenter before me mentioned polarizing which is key.
basically you are presenting yourself and your interest unfiltered and the person is kind of compelled to decide whether they're into it or not. You could say things like:
We should go out on a date sometime I think you're sexy I want to kiss you
We should go out on a date sometime
I think you're sexy
I want to kiss you
It's super difficult to be neutral on statements like this; the person is typically either feeling it or not. If you start presenting your intentions like this, it becomes nearly impossible to be friendzoned.
It's important to note that being polarizing means you'll get rejected more, because you're opening yourself up more to rejection. But the times it hits are fucking great. Personally, I try to polarize people constantly during the first date. Because if you make it to the end of the first date and they're down with the person you are, you are going to click with that person.
[–]ChicoBrillo 2 points3 points4 points 3 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
That’s maybe the best explanation of the friendzone I’ve ever heard
[–]Working-Truck-8528 2 points3 points4 points 3 years ago (1 child) | Copy Link
Great answer! I have one additional question.
What to do if you initially had no interest in a given girl, but after some time you developed an attraction for her? Like, for example, you hang out together due to similar interests, and then something "sparked" on your side?
Would the same idea apply, meaning, shoot your shot, and if there is nothing, cease contact?
EDIT: Commas and grammar.
[–]Delicious_Ad_1853 1 point2 points3 points 3 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
The core idea is to be honest about your intent.
If you truly want to be her friend, offer her friendship. If you want to date her, offer her dates. If your feelings change at any time, communicate the change.
[–]revente 4 points5 points6 points 3 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
Lol exactly!
Just don't enter her friendzone when she rejects you.
I don't think I've ever been in the friendzone.
There was a period of time when I was crushing on a girl with a bf. But in the meantime, I've dated like a dozen different chicks. And didn't really orbit her, other than seeing her at our mutual friends' parties and maybe pinging on social media every 3-6 months.
Then one day we got drunk and made out. And while it didn't lead to anything, it somehow cured my crush.
[–]Abhi005 0 points1 point2 points 3 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
Ok , thanks
[–]abhilives 49 points50 points51 points 3 years ago (11 children) | Copy Link
Express interest and escalate as quickly as you can. Same day, within the first 20 mins.
That way, you get the answer quickly and won't waste too much time wondering if you will get friendzoned.
[–]Perfect_War5446 5 points6 points7 points 3 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
Ok gotcha
[–]GabeDrumBeats7Seals 1 point2 points3 points 3 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
Yup, that’s what I do after I get numbers bartending, gotta make them stay interested and remember.
[–]Dumpster_slut69 2 points3 points4 points 3 years ago (7 children) | Copy Link
Easy way to escalate is you don't know the girl?
[–]altiuscitiusfortius 2 points3 points4 points 3 years ago (6 children) | Copy Link
Ask them put on a date.
As opposed to being friends for 6 months then saying you love them and asking then out then.
[–]Dumpster_slut69 0 points1 point2 points 3 years ago (5 children) | Copy Link
I meant in the first 5-20 minutes of meeting them
[–]altiuscitiusfortius 1 point2 points3 points 3 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
So did I. You know in 5 minutes if you want to ask them out. They know in 5 minutes if they would say yes or no. They're either receptive to dating and find you attractive or they're not and they don't.
[–]Dumpster_slut69 0 points1 point2 points 3 years ago (3 children) | Copy Link
Like I met a girl Sunday and I didn't sexualize it or anything but we were at an open gym volleyball league where I see the same ppl so I felt weird
[–]altiuscitiusfortius 0 points1 point2 points 3 years ago (2 children) | Copy Link
"This was fun, I liked talking to you but i gotta go. Would you like to go get coffee sometime and chat more?"
[–]Dumpster_slut69 0 points1 point2 points 3 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
I do! That sounds nice
Is that enough to let her know it's a date tho? I would be confused if a girl asked me that thinking she wants to be friends but I kinda assume every girl likes me lol
[–]Puzzled_Nail_1962 0 points1 point2 points 3 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
Keep in mind, what you're really doing by escalating so fast is filtering for girls that are willing to hook up now. This might or might not be what you are looking for in a girl.
[–]Nemlangnese 37 points38 points39 points 3 years ago (4 children) | Copy Link
Express interest early upon initial contact. Don’t make a move too soon, but don’t wait too long. This took me my entire high school career and half of my college career to figure out.
Recently made new contact with two women. I expressed interest early on by flirting with them and being direct and clear about my intentions. Confirmed their relationship status. One of them even asked about grabbing lunch together. In this case, it would be okay to fall into the friendzone after I shot my shot. However, supposed that I just decided to befriend them and make a move later on as I become familiar with them... that’s where most guys screw up. Shoot your shot for a chance early on and get shot down then, or else you will guarantee yourself no chance whatsoever.
[–][deleted] 9 points10 points11 points 3 years ago (3 children) | Copy Link
How to do you be clear and direct about your intentions?
[–]Nemlangnese 15 points16 points17 points 3 years ago* (2 children) | Copy Link
There are many ways to go about this. Some tips are start flirting early on, or ask them about their relationship status. And be honest about your intentions. Simply tell them that you’re interested in them. If you end up exchanging IGs or Snaps or numbers, slide the fuck into those DMs. It’s different for every situation, but basically you need to step it up early on.
Think of it like this: you’re cooking steak. The steak is basically the dynamic of the relationship between you and the person you’re interested in. When cooking, you don’t add the seasoning and marination after the steak is cooked - you add it before you cook the steak. The seasoning and marination is the equivalent of showing romantic interests and being direct early on. You cannot add that shit after the steak is cooked... the steak would not turn out the way you want, AKA friendzone. But if you add the stuff before cooking the steak, then there’s a chance something may come out of it.
Not a good analogy, but you have to understand these basic dating strategies if you want to see some improvements. Be the man and fear nothing. The worse thing that can happen is getting friendzoned AFTER you tried everything before cementing a permanent friendship, but that’s so much better than being friendzoned before hand. You can easily move on and find someone else.
[–][deleted] 2 points3 points4 points 3 years ago (1 child) | Copy Link
That is a good analogy actually thank you
[–]Nemlangnese 4 points5 points6 points 3 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
No problem man, good luck. Remember, timing is key.
[–]RedditsOlderBrah 23 points24 points25 points 3 years ago (8 children) | Copy Link
you can't. some women will just not find you attractive.
losing her attraction requires you to fuck up because you had it, and now don't. it seems to happen most commonly in this community when a woman realises she's being played.
[–]Professional-Bit3280 3 points4 points5 points 3 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
I think you can gain attraction though via personality. I know multiple couples that have been dating for years now that started off just meeting through XYZ and then a while later they ended up dating. Maybe this doesn’t work for the quick fuck scene, but lots of women are down to date a friend for LTR.
[–]Hister333 4 points5 points6 points 3 years ago (6 children) | Copy Link
And if you allow yourself to be friendzoned, you will spend your life listening to her complain about how her boyfriends are toxic and abusive.
[–]RedditsOlderBrah 5 points6 points7 points 3 years ago (4 children) | Copy Link
it must be really terrible to want to have sex with people you hate.
[–]Hister333 2 points3 points4 points 3 years ago (3 children) | Copy Link
Never bothered me. Of course, I didn't date them.
[–]RedditsOlderBrah -1 points0 points1 point 3 years ago (2 children) | Copy Link
yeah i mean i'm sure they were looking forward to a serious and fulfilling relationship with you
[–]Hister333 2 points3 points4 points 3 years ago (1 child) | Copy Link
Please reread my original post. You obviously missed the point.
[–]RedditsOlderBrah -1 points0 points1 point 3 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
very likely
[–]eazeaze -5 points-4 points-3 points 3 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
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[–]BlvckSkin 22 points23 points24 points 3 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
Imma break this down for you in two simple steps.
Its as simple as that.
[–][deleted] 8 points9 points10 points 3 years ago (1 child) | Copy Link
There’s no way around rejection. Be upfront and clear with your intentions. You’ll be turned down more often than not, but that’s just how it is.
[–]Perfect_War5446 1 point2 points3 points 3 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
Gotcha
[–]CompetitionFair7686 21 points22 points23 points 3 years ago (2 children) | Copy Link
You get friendzone when you don’t express that you find her hot, attractive, desirable.
Basically when you never show interest in her as a sexual woman, and instead when you only show interest in a friendly way.
That’s what gets you friendzoned. That you never try to create sexual tension with a woman, and keep treating her like she is your sister.
[–]dickmuscle101 2 points3 points4 points 3 years ago (1 child) | Copy Link
How does one create sexual tension
[–]CompetitionFair7686 6 points7 points8 points 3 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
Sexual tension happens when you start expressing directly your sexual desire. Every time you show your desire tension is naturally created. Too much tension can come off as creepy, too little tension comes across as platonic.
So you need to test and see how far away you can get with when expressing your sexual desire in order to calibrate in how direct you can be when talking about how much you desire her sexually and for what reasons you desire her.
[–]GLight3 6 points7 points8 points 3 years ago* (0 children) | Copy Link
Don't take too long to take your shot. Start flirting early on so that you set up the right expectations. Women aren't like men - they won't wanna fuck you just because you're showing interest in them. You have to spark her emotions yourself.
[–][deleted] 6 points7 points8 points 3 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
Don't be too available Don't say yes to everything Show your intentions and if she doesn't get express it in words Act like a man who wants to date her not as her friend Dress up properly not too comfy at the beginning Show her that you have a life besides dating her Treat her like you would treat your gf not like you would treat your friends
[–]Res-at-Dorsia 4 points5 points6 points 3 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
Remember attraction isn’t a choice. If there isn’t some attraction/ interest from her don’t waste your time.
If she’s on board, can’t go wrong with not get bogged down with texting and endless talking. Frame a date as a hang out doing a fun activity. Don’t be too available
[–]slurpeesez 3 points4 points5 points 3 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
Realize its not all about her. Think of yourself too! She should be scared of you maybe only wanting to be friends also. This post tells me regardless of her personality etc, you just want her. It should be equal, 50-50. Your worth more than you give yourself credit
[–]the_stargazer__ 3 points4 points5 points 3 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
Don't waste time signalling what you want. Remember during the start there's this period of 'excitement' from her side, use this excitement. If you won't or take it too slow chances are you are done.
Better get rejected by taking your shot, than being her pen friend.
Plenty of women out there.
[–]higordemenezes 3 points4 points5 points 3 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
Go hard or go home bro. Either she corresponds positively with your flirt or she tells that she doesn’t see you that way. I know that it’s easier saying it than doing it but if you have this mindset you’re not gonna be wasting time with girls that “kinda” like you.
[–]marshall_strud 5 points6 points7 points 3 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
[–]Fedenze 2 points3 points4 points 3 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
Express interest soon.
[–]MajorWookie 2 points3 points4 points 3 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
Read the book Models
[–][deleted] 2 points3 points4 points 3 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
Make your move when she shows signs of interest
[–]-r0n1n 2 points3 points4 points 3 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
Try to get intimate with her by the 3rd date. Failing to do so will almost always guarantee being friendzoned.
You have to understand that not every girl is going to like you romantically. Having said that... You have to look for the hallmarks that she is interested. Does she touch you, laugh at your jokes, position her body towards you, blink a lot, respective to your touch and prolonged eye contact like shes looking at a cute puppy. If she does all this there is a good indication she is into you and that's a green light. Good luck
[–]Majestic_Meal_5655 6 points7 points8 points 3 years ago (3 children) | Copy Link
You can be not friendzoned if you are clear on your intent. Be direct fellas.
[–][deleted] 1 point2 points3 points 3 years ago (2 children) | Copy Link
Just say I want to take you out on a date type of thing?
[–]Majestic_Meal_5655 4 points5 points6 points 3 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
Yeah just be honest, tell them that you find them really "attractive, sexy, hot" and would like to take them out to: Have a place in mind. "coffee place, park, beach walk, arcade, bowling, bar". If she's busy that night, then tell her to get back at you when she's free. If she reaches back make the date. If she offers any resistance then you know she isn't interested or friendzone. No worries, just tell them to get back at you if they ever wanna hang out. And leave it like that. Stop pursuing.
[–]anotherkdburner 0 points1 point2 points 3 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
That’s not enough trust me
[–]swagnake 4 points5 points6 points 3 years ago (1 child) | Copy Link
Dont do or say things to please her. Be yourself and do what you want, what you believe is right in your view. Attract her and impress her with the strong points you already have, not pretend to be someone you're not in front of her.
[–]Perfect_War5446 0 points1 point2 points 3 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
Ok, thanks
[–]SedonaWanderer 1 point2 points3 points 3 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
You make your intentions clear as soon as possible, by this I don’t mean you have to say “I WANT TO HAVE SEX WITH YOU” the first time you talk
But by asking for her phone, asking her out and/or saying she’s very beautiful and you’d like to go out with her, you keep your frame and are sexual (but obviously socially aware, not a fucking perv) and make that clear to her
You’ll either get her or get rejected, no friendzone
[–]Fainting_GoatMilk 1 point2 points3 points 3 years ago (1 child) | Copy Link
Openness and direct communication. As has been said before, shoot your shot and if she’s not into you, on to the next one. Also, not a problem to still be friends, just don’t convince yourself there’s something more.
Ok gotcha 🫡
[–]AssistTemporary8422 1 point2 points3 points 3 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
Don't be overly platonic or do things that kill attraction.
[–]meAADIL 1 point2 points3 points 3 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
U can bang her anytime, it's kind of a side chick zone for me, friend zones r good if u dont have anything serious going on for her.
[–]ricewheelie 1 point2 points3 points 3 years ago (1 child) | Copy Link
One simple question will do the trick
Classic
[–]Optimal_Butterfly_97 1 point2 points3 points 3 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
Be a man. Go from getting friendzoned to friendzoning them
[–]Mundane_Natural5131 1 point2 points3 points 3 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
You got to make a move by the 2nd or 3rd time you’re hanging out and you will find out fast also the way she dresses and if she reaches out first are also good signs
[–]V-Future 1 point2 points3 points 3 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
Stop acting like a friend, start showing your true intentions since the first moment.
[–]Famous_Tap2546 0 points1 point2 points 3 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
Master the art of flirting.
A lot of people, especially men, think flirting with a someone is telling them how sexually attracted you are to them, this is false. The art of flirting is to never say something that’s too direct, think of it as food for thought. Make little comments about things that she’ll think about later.
Rule one: probable cause Ex: let’s say you compliment her nail polish but in doing so you hold your hand out for her to take so u can get a closer look and maybe even run your finger over the polish who knows. Anywho, the probable cause of you holding her hand is to get a better look so don’t linger holding her hand for too long, simply allow the process of overthinking to occur. “Am I overthinking this or is he flirting with me” kinda thing.
Rule two: EYE CONTACT A lot of people underestimate the power of eye contact when flirting with some one Ex: once you let go of her hand engage in eye contact and ask why she picked the color or something like that.
Also this is just an example so take it with a grain of salt bc doing something like this could turn cringy real quick.
Anyways if flirting properly doesn’t work and the energy isn’t being reciprocated either tell her directly or make company with friend zone.. it might be fun there too.
[–]Hister333 0 points1 point2 points 3 years ago (1 child) | Copy Link
If a girl says, "I just wanna be friends," say, "No," and stop interacting with her.
Ok 👍
[–]zapadz -1 points0 points1 point 3 years ago* (0 children) | Copy Link
Here are videos on avoiding the friend zone
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_MEYs1V6V-E
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=auU_47yK_pQ
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oN7Qee1FvnU
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lvXX3M4hwtU
[–][deleted] -1 points0 points1 point 3 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
lol if you don't bang her stop talking to her, never get friendzoned that way
[–]roakmamba -1 points0 points1 point 3 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
Easy, just say you're not interested in being friends and to hyu if she wants to date and move on.
[–]rickyfranchise -1 points0 points1 point 3 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
Tell her you want to have sex with her make your intentions clear that way you won’t be friendzoned
[–]anoyingprophet -1 points0 points1 point 3 years ago (1 child) | Copy Link
Express your intention. Tell her you wanna see her look at her in a romantic way and wanna date and deal with the consequences. The earlier you do it the better. If the friendship gets too real she’ll lose respect for you that the entire time you wanted more
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[–]smalSubstantial_Risk -1 points0 points1 point 3 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
Nothing,better to be straight and honest than lead you on.
[–]throwaway927012 -1 points0 points1 point 3 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
give her good dick idk
[–]cormacru999 -4 points-3 points-2 points 3 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
As some have said, in a different way, the friendzone is a myth created by men who are upset that they don't know how to tell if a woman is interested in them romantically or platonically. So more than learning that, the question is why does this happen? From a woman's perspective, she's never done anything that even hinted at romance & when a man, who seems to be her friend, suddenly announces that he wants to date her, & discovers she never saw him that way, they either try to stay connected & slowly fall apart, often becoming angry at the end that they feel so abused, or they go right to anger that they were misled by the woman. The woman never misled the man, & now she realizes they were only friends because the man saw their interactions as transactional, if I treat you nice, you will date/sleep with me, & even if a woman is interested in dating, that itself is a big red flag.
The problem for modern men is that they don't know much about relationships, platonic or romantic, & they are often friendless or hang out with people they aren't really close to. And when they find a woman who is willing to tolerate them, or likes them as a person & maybe a friend, the man divests all his emotional needs into that woman.
This can also happen when you do end up dating. Soon the woman is your family, your best friend, your only friend, your entire support system, your therapist, the woman teaching you how to be an adult & do your own laundry or wash dishes & cook meals. And most modern women want a life partner, not a man child they have to sleep with. Women want to be respected as people, not a transaction of treatment for sex or homecare.
And when you pour all of your human needs into a woman, she can either get completely overwhelmed by the sheer amount of attention & focus the man needs, or men begin to get more demanding & jealous, if the woman has other friends, he gets upset that she wants to see them, especially if any of men, because for men, all men are threats & no woman can be trusted to be faithful, & these negative issues either become outright abusive & controlling or make the woman want to leave.
So rather than come to an online group to get hints on how to seduce women, men should listen to women when they share their experiences, perspectives & desires. They should especially avoid listening to any men that want to sell them something, because the majority of men looking to sell experience, plans, life coaching, etc are deliberately preying on men's fears, anxieties & anger, to make $ & get some power.
Instead, focus on being a good human, find hobbies, learn how to communicate, learn how to listen, learn how to show feelings, how to express yourself, learn these things unconnected to a woman you desire, learn these things because they will enhance & improve your entire life AND will make you a more desirable partner for someone.
[–]inline6throwaway 0 points1 point2 points 3 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
Read a book called mode one on this topic
[–]Friendlybikerguy 0 points1 point2 points 3 years ago (1 child) | Copy Link
It’s tough. I think it’s just about making your feelings known and understanding what kind of relationship you need. If you need a girlfriend and she just wants to be friends, politely say that’s not what you are looking for.
Okay
[–]neversleeps212 0 points1 point2 points 3 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
Read Models by Mark Manson with a focus on the concept of polarization. In essence if a woman, is attracted to you or even neutral about you, the worst thing you can do is leave her hanging when it comes to your interest and intentions towards her. Women have egos too and also like to protect themselves from rejection, so if she’s unsure about you, she’ll quickly move you to the friend zone. So to avoid that, make your interest known clearly. You don’t necessarily have to explicitly say, I want to date you but you should make that clear through the totality of your words and actions that you don’t view her as a platonic friend.
[–]alphatopG123 0 points1 point2 points 3 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
An alternative perspective for when you do inevitably get friendzoned - it's just networking. She has friends she can introduce you to.
[–]SaltLeader3687 0 points1 point2 points 3 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
Or better yet, get friendzoned and date her hotter friends
[–]burncushlikewood 0 points1 point2 points 3 years ago (1 child) | Copy Link
You touch her! Friendzone can be a good thing, it opens the door to other females and it gives you exposure to how to interact with the opposite sex. She may not want a sexual relationship because of what you as a friend offer her. Maybe you're there when she argues with her boyfriend, maybe you study with her and help her with her career, she may not want to lose someone who she can vent her problems to.
[–]chestnutriceee 0 points1 point2 points 3 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
Let her know you're into her. Don't hide it. Show her that you like her. When you meet, it should be a date, not a chill hangout just cause. Every time you meet outside of work or school or whatever should be a date to her and you, not just meeting for the sake of having another person around. Don't be afraid to show her that you are into her. Tell her you like like her relatively soon. Not that you love her, that's usually a bit much to begin with. But, just be open about your feelings. It's scary, yes, and she might say no and it might hurt, but 100% of the time shoot your shot rather than hoping that she might get that you're into her on her own. She's polite too you know and wouldn't assume that you're into her, just because you're nice to her, you have to make it absolutely obvious that you are into her. This can be non-verbal or verbal. Verbal is the clearest way.
TL;DR
Make the first step.
[–]beenpimpin 0 points1 point2 points 3 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
friendzone is better than nozone.
[–]MOProG2 0 points1 point2 points 3 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
Here is an idea, use her to hook you up with her friends friends. Social circle dating is a strategy. She only friend zoned you if she's not feeling it. It could be your style, personality etc. But trust me girls have crushes on their friends/coworkers.
The problem with friend zone is "oneitis". So it's not about avoiding the friend zone, because you can't do anything about that. It's about realizing that being her friend is step 1 in a long journey. She may develop feelings later or you can help expand your social circle which will make you attractive to other women.
So if this is about a particular girl, just go out there and be yourself and not attached to the outcome. Either way it's a win win.
[–]Pineappleninja91 0 points1 point2 points 3 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
Or just don’t socialize with any women. That way you’ll never worry about being friend zoned, your other option is to ask this question to every girl you meet and take your chances.
[–]WorthTadpole8305 0 points1 point2 points 3 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
Just be straightforward from the very beginning. Show your interest, flirt and all and do not be scared. Talking from experience, being nice as a friend and hoping to get into her pants one day is terrible. Cheers.
[–]MrKnowItAllDude 0 points1 point2 points 3 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
Find out if she has interest in you or not. Not that hard lol
[–]Vulturo 0 points1 point2 points 3 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
Don't be friends with them.
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Be attractive is probably the easiest way , doesn’t even need to be just physically attractive but is the most effective. Dressing well , having high status or being extremely charismatic can help but you gotta show you are interested as soon as possible .
Friendzoning is not a thing.
Either she likes you or she doesn't. Or she doesn't and it changes. Or she does and it changes. But not because she put you in a 'friend category'.
The friendzone doesn't exist.
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