The Friend Zone can be a very uncomfortable place. Chances are when you first met this girl you thought she was beautiful, funny, amazing etc. and you just HAD to be close to her. Chances are she was dating someone or she just came out of a relationship or simply wasn't looking for anything... and now here you are secretly wishing you could kiss her.
Before we get into the delicate process of escaping The Friend Zone, keep in mind that you are not the only one wishing they could get out of it. You are also not the only one plotting a daring escape.
If you and the girl of your dreams are really close and have had a long friendship, there are probably already some very special feelings that you each carry for each other. They may not be romantic feelings on her end, but important feelings none the less. You matter to her greatly and this is why you must approach her with sincerity and honest intentions.
Now if you're interest in her is solely based on her physical aspects and constant thoughts of recreating some dirty scenes you once saw in a video, STOP. You do not want to ruin a perfectly good friendship just so you can appease your fantasies. Nor will it really make her feel good about you or herself knowing that you just want to get in her skinny jeans. If you genuinely feel for this girl and know you could treat her better than all the rest, ask her out. But please keep it simple, for example, "I know we have been friends for a long time but I would really love the opportunity to take you out on a date." She might be slightly taken aback, or even amused, but she WILL think about it and she will give you an honest response.
Most important, don't go professing your undying love to her because it will possibly create a lot of unwanted pressure and it could end up making her feel really uncomfortable around you. The whole point is to gauge how she feels and find out if there is any attraction towards you as well. Whether it be physical, mental or chemical, there needs to be a mutual attraction if you ever plan to escape The Friend Zone.
