Relationships: Is it Possible To Step Out Of The Friend Zone?
The Friend Zone can be a gift and a curse depending on your situation. For some, it’s nothing better than knowing you have that person of the opposite sex to talk to about anything. It doesn’t matter if it’s money, health, family or relationships. But, what happens when wires get crossed and you forget this is your friend and begin to look at them differently?
Do you shut up or do you put yourself out there?
What you may feel may not be what they feel and that alone could cause problems. Imagine you know everything about this person and vice versa, then one day you wake up and think “why not”? The friendship is already built, the trust is there but, they know all your dirty secrets, and may have helped you put a few skeletons in your closet too. This is the same person you may have used their shoulder to cry on or asked what to do when your ex was acting stupid. He/she is your friend.
So why risk it all?
Simple math. They say that your lover should be your best friend. Well, if we already have that out the way then we already beat the odds. How easier would a relationship be if there were no secrets between the two of you? The love is already there and when you express your love, they will know it’s coming from a sincere place. However, it’s still a risk. If something were to go wrong, it’s not only the end of a relationship but possibly the end of a friendship.
If you feel it in your heart that they are the right person for you then make a move. Let them know how you feel. If you’re rejected then so be it. But you have to let them know why you feel the way you do. At the end of the day, how you feel is how you feel and you should be willing to accept whatever comes your way. If it works, it works, if not then you gave it a shot. The Friend Zone does have rules. Too bad I was never the one to follow orders. No telling what you may miss out on.
Mark has been covering Sports and Entertainment for the past six years. His work has been featured on Bleacher Report, ESPN, Fox Sports, Teen Vogue, and many other websites.
