We all need to seek out a little bit of advice from time to time and if you came here looking for some advice on getting out of the friend zone, you've come to the right place! Hookupcloud has got the information you need to help you best identify the reasons why you may be in the friend zone, and the possible ways that you can get out of it. In order to get out of the "friend zone," first, you need to consider whether or not this is worth the potential risk to your friendship, and be honest with yourself about whether or not you think your friend really feels the same ways. Things will change, so make sure it's worth it in the end. If you wish to proceed, you can drop hints, break the touch barrier, take your conversations in a new direction, and feel things out. Ultimately, you may end up needing to ask them flat out, and there's a lot to consider before you do this. Keep reading for more details on these tips!

This might not be the first question you want to ask yourself, but that doesn't make it any less important. You are definitely going to want to consider this question very carefully for good reasons. A great friendship doesn't come along very often so if you're not entirely sure, or if this this could just be a fleeting feeling that you're having, you may want to think about that before you completely change the dynamic of your current relationship for good. Is it worthwhile to potentially lose this person as a friend? Sure your feelings are deep at this point and that's fantastic! Risking the loss of a great friendship is a big consideration though, and it's one that you should really take seriously before deciding to act on your feelings. Getting out of the friend zone doesn't tend to be an easy thing, but if you're in it for the long haul and you're ready to take the risk, let's take a look at a couple of other things you can do.

Of course you're not likely to know the answer to this. If you did, you wouldn't be here looking for advice. It's still an important thing to consider though. It's entirely possible that your friend could feel the same way. Maybe they're even reading this same bit of advice right now! On the other hand, if you've spent a long time around this person and you have no reason to believe they have feelings for you, there may be a reason for that. Take this under advisement before deciding to move forward with making your feelings known. Your friendship will surely change. It might even end - do you think your friend shares your feelings, though? If you do have feelings for them, and you think that they might feel the same way, then here are a few things that you can do to test the waters, and get yourself out of the friend zone.

Another really good way to test the waters is to say something now and then that lets them know you see them in a different light, without coming off as being too forward. One great example is to tell them that they look nice and see how they respond to your compliment. That is Generally speaking, people are complimented by someone they are attracted to, they'll smile and maybe even become a bit bashful. If people aren't interested, they're more likely to look uncomfortable and try desperately to change the subject, or brush off your remark. When you say these things to your friend, do they look you in the eye right after? Do they make a point of returning the compliment? Do they look happy that you've said this to them? This is probably the most important consideration. If they do, then you know it's safe to push the boundary a little bit more at a time, and continue working forward towards the next step that will bring you even closer to getting out of the friend zone.

This is one of the first steps you can when it comes to testing the waters, and making your way out of the friend zone. It's probably the safest way for you to go as well, especially if you're not sure where your friend stands. You can try breaking the touch barrier, for example. This is a pretty good way to get a reaction from your friend and gauge their response. There are certain ways that people interact with their friends, and if the dynamic were to change towards you, you'd likely notice. Assume the same of your friend. If you were to brush their hair out of their face at the right moment or touch their hand, you would definitely be more than likely to receive a reaction. This is an easy way to take a first step in a sweet way, without crossing any major lines or being to obvious. When you do, notice how they react. Are they receptive? Do they recoil? That's the first step towards testing the waters and seeing if they're ever seen you in the same light.

What do you and your friend usually talk about? Why not try changing the conversation, to see if they are receptive to talking about things such as future plans, hopes, dreams, and fears with you? Sure, friends do talk about these things, but there's a different way that people talk to each other once they've decided to cross that line. If you do cross that line and your friend is responsive, then they could very likely be interested, or at least open to the idea of seeing if there's anything between the two of you. Change the conversation one of the next times that you're together and see if they're receptive or if they're looking to avoid having intimate conversations with you. Remember, friends do share a lot of things with each other but it's not hard to decipher when the line of intimacy has been crossed. Your friend's reaction to this will be a great indicator of whether or not it's a good idea to continue try to move forward on this path.

This is really important when it comes to making your way out of the friend zone. Even if your friend shows interest in you in return, it's really important that you don't try to push things along too quickly. Sure you've established those first steps and have begun to make your feelings known, but if yours is a valued friendship, then you'll want to take some time to let the new dynamic evolve. Don't scare your friend off by coming on too fast and too strong right away, just because they've shown that they may also have an interest in you. Take that information and move forward with it. Be a little bit more bold the next time you decide to say something or make a move. A bit of lingering eye contact is definitely a great way to go about this, and if your friend is receptive to this, then you can let things unfold at a natural pace over time. There's never any need to rush these things so if it's moving along nicely on its own, then just go with it.

If you've come this far and you're still not really sure if your friend has any feelings towards you, then you may need to try taking a more direct approach. Again, first take the time to consider whether or not you really feel that this is the best idea. There's always an element of a gut feeling that goes into these situations, and you should really be listening to that and taking it into consideration. Don't mistake your gut feeling for fear though. That's an easy thing to do when you have feelings for someone. Give yourself a moment to be honest with yourself, and see what you really think. If you're still not sure, then you're going to have to move forward in a more direct manner. This can be done in a couple of different ways, and since you already know your friend pretty well, you'll want to take the time to determine which way is going to be the best way to directly approach them.

Yes, this is definitely direct, but it also gives room for an honest answer, without making anyone feel like there's going to be a lot that needs to change as a result of what they say. Be casual about it, as opposed to being too probing. Ask casually and give your friend some room to answer without pushing for an immediate response, or getting defensive and trying to save face. At the end of the day, you do want to know the answer, right? So, put yourself out there a bit, and see how they respond. The worst they can say is no. If they do, you don't need to elaborate on why you asked them, you can say you were just wondering, and leave it at that. If they say that they have thought about it, then you're about to have an entirely different conversation. There's also a chance that if you ask them, they may turn the question back around at you. If that's the case, you'll need to decide how far you wish to put yourself out there if that time comes. If you're not feeling shy about it, you don't need to lay all of your feelings bare, but you can be honest about that fact that you've thought about it, and go from there. Again, if they say that they have thought about it, then it's safe to move forward.

If all else fails, there is always this very surefire way to get an answer to your question. Ask them flat out. This isn't likely to be the very best way to initially go about things. It's a bit abrupt. If nothing else is working though and you're still not sure, this may be the way to go. It's important to consider that if you've dropped hints and you've asked if they've ever thought about, but still haven't received a straight answer, it's quite possible that the answer isn't going to be the one you're hoping for. Be sure and take this into consideration before you flat out ask them. If you're really not sure and you need an answer, this is definitely going to be the best way to find out.

If you want to get out of the friend zone, these above mentioned steps will help you do that, and you'll be out of the friend zone, one way or the other. Whatever happens, you're sure to want to maintain a friendship. Maybe that means you're moving forward now and you're headed on a new path together. Maybe it means that you need a bit of time to move past a disappointing situation before you can resume your friendship. Whatever the case may be, you've officially moved yourself out of that original friend zone area, and you've found the answer to your question. When it comes to matters of the heart, you don't need to be abrupt or over the top. Honesty is the best policy, and when you approach people from an honest place, they're very likely to respond from the same place, particularly if there's a strong mutual respect that already exists. Hopefully at this point, you're planning your first date with someone that you've already developed a great friendship with, getting ready to explore the next chapter in your lives together. Whatever the case, there is new beginning right in front of you that's waiting to be discovered, and that is a very good place for you to be. Remember, there is always advice for you out there when you need it.

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