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How to Get Out of the Friend Zone

Jennifer McDougall
7 min readOct 3, 2022

You're in the friend zone. You know it, and he knows it too. It's time to get out of the friend zone and into a real relationship with this guy! Here's how:

How to Get Out of the Friend Zone
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Stop thinking of him as a friend, but don't pressure yourself to think of him as a boyfriend.

  • Stop thinking of him as a friend, but don't pressure yourself to think of him as a boyfriend.
  • Don't try to force the relationship, but don't be afraid to show your feelings.
  • Do not try and force yourself into a relationship with someone if you don't want one.

Could you not blow up his phone?

  • Could you not call him too much?
  • Don't text him too much.
  • Don't be clingy
  • Don't be needy
  • Please don't make it all about you, or at least not all about you and your problems.
  • Be available to him but not too open to everyone else

Express your feelings.

It can be tough to express your feelings. But if you want to get out of the friend zone, it's important not to hold back and let him know how you feel. The best way to do this is by talking about your…

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Jennifer McDougall
Jennifer McDougall

Written by Jennifer McDougall

Host of Life Refined podcast 🎙️ Personal Growth | Self-Improvement | Wellness 💡 Helping you level up your mindset & life. https://linktr.ee/jenmcdougall

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