How to never feel like you're friendzoned

                 Gentlemen (and women can take this advice too) the easiest way to keep yourself from getting in the friendzone is by never walking into it. What I mean is if someone tells you they just want to be friends and you clearly don't want to be friends, then don't. While it sounds ridiculous and a major jerk move, it saves everyone a lot of grief. First, it will keep you from feeling like you've been taken advantage of, regardless of the fact that the other person was very clear about not wanting anything romantic. Also, it will allow the other person to move on to someone who is not acting as an emotional crutch for them. It's not good when someone is acting in a capacity that normal friends would not act in. So if you just met a girl and you really want a relationship, but she does not feel the same, then just walk away amicably.
               A warning though, do not use friendship as a guilt tool. Meaning if you spend a good amount of time with someone and the relationship doesn't work out or the other person realizes you are not what they wanted, that is not an excuse to break things indefinitely. Of course you need to take time away from the person you cared about and some break ups are irreparable, but if you know things weren't working and friendship has been developed between you two, then by all means when you've rid yourself of your emotions become friends. In short, be selfish when it comes to affairs of the heart, but don't be a complete jerk to the people who have invested their time with you.