Being stuck in the friend zone is the definition of suffering. lol. I am too also in love with my friend, and believe me girl...being patient with him isn't easy.

But first things first. Casually bring out the question of how it would be if you two were a couple. If he is awkward about it...you might got a hook n sinker. Usually about now if he likes you..he cant figure out the right thing to say, so he might be thinking about what to say.
Be patient. No guy likes a pushy girl...it makes you look desperate. Be careful not to laugh too much and brush it off out of embarassment. He might like you, and before he can say anything..you might hurt him.
SO LISTEN. WATCH HIS BODY MOVES.
Folding his hands...looking up at the ceiling...fiddling with his thumbs...small peaking smile.
And make sure its just you two, no guy wants to be asked that question in a sea of bodies.

Plan a movie night (dont do a marathon, if things dont go right, things will get awkward) with popcorn, or even play a game of cards

But if he laughs and brushes it off...after you ask...go figure. Move on. There are plenty of hotties in your future who are probably ten times better then this foo lol.

Good luck

Tell him how you feel straight off the hop. Being friends first is always a good idea and it sounds like you 2 have reached that point. To let him know you think a relationship is something you would like would at least get you to the point of knowing if he feels the same way. And if he does then go for it, if not, at least you will still have your friendship. And hey, if he means that much to you then friends is better than nothing.
Hope it helps!!!!

Your right you wanna marry your best friend but you dont wanna end up JUST friends. Make sure he knows you wanna be more than friends. Sometimes its scary to put urself out there but if he feels the same itll be worth it.

My first action, is always to become best friends with a guy before I even consider dating them. I find that having them already as best friend means you know them and can trust them more so than just a random guy you met randomly. I recommend you hint what you want, don't be all out otherwise you'll embarass yourself. I believe friendship may sometimes be too sacred to risk, as past has proven it to have some of the worse consquences I could of ever imagined. But if it is meant to be more than friendship it will happen.

Im in the same situation sometimes with guys you have to be direct and i know easier said then done ive liked this guy 2 years and still havent found the courage to tell him. just joke around saying so someone said they thought we would be good together see how he is then say i just sad were just friends his reaction will tell you something but you have to do it when your alone in person for it to work hope it all works out

I don't know about the "if it's meant to be more than friendship it will happen" thing. Cos if YOU don't make a move, then it won't happen. And if he is exactly like you and scared to ruin the friendship too and doesn't make a move, it ALSO won't happen.
I'm a friend zone kinda gal myself. And I don't want to lose my best mates because they're too awkward to hang with me once I've put myself out there as well. Which might be what the guy is scared of too.
Unfortunately, not that I've put it into practice myself, I think all you can do is tell them. Otherwise you'll never ever know. And if you really are THAT good friends, then hopefully you'll stay that way. Good luck!

Honestly, I think many girls have been stuck in the friends category. Including me of course! But you have to be sure that what you're feeling is non-platonic. There was this once when I though I liked one of my guy friends, but I later realised that I had mistaken platonic fondness for infatuation. NOT good really. :X So yeah, follow your heart girl!

Though I must add, you should take the advice of everyone else before me and remember to figure out how HE feels too. But first and foremost, take a look at yourself. :D

Go for him!

The friend zone sucks... Tell him how you feel. DONT BE SCARED!
GOOD LUCK!

Oh no! :( keep the friends, it is more valuable. But, move on. Don't be stuck in limbo waiting for a good guy, and let a great guy pass you by! Nothing wrong with having plenty of friends to watch out over you, then in the future, who knows? :) your prince charming just might get you out of a hairy situation and you two go riding into the sunset together!
I have had plenty of friends in the past. If someone was serious about dating, they would take it to the next level. Friends are pretty easy to make, so if you marry your best friend like I did, that is great. but someone new can be equally exciting. bottom line keep your options open!
So yeah, I have been there, stuck in the friends mode. was equally crazy about the other person to the point of obcession, and it cost me a valuable friendship. what knocked me out of it?
reading a posting just like this 10 years ago, that reminded me that a guy was just a guy. there are plenty more, with different attributes.
a friend of mine married his high school sweetheart. they were best friends, and then divorced two years later. so, it doesn't always work out. (LOL)
he is happily married with three children now, and she was an introduction from a mutual friend.
If you are really good friends with these guys, or guy, you may already be doing the fun stuff of dating anyways, like going to the movies, or whatever. If you want to know if the person you are attracted to likes you back, date someone and gauge their reaction. then just go with the flow.

im so glad this question was posted the friend zone is like the story of my life

Hmmm. Well, I'm in the same position as you. I've liked this boy for like 3 years now. And like, last year, we sort of talked about it, but he didn't want to ruin the friendship we already had and neither did I, but I wanted to be MORE than friends. But, when we talked about it, it sort of sounded like he wanted to, but not at that time. So, this year, we're closer friends. We hang out every morning, talk a lot. Mess around a lot. And I'm waiting for the right moment to see if he wants to be with me. If not, I think I just might move on. But, just be yourself. Hang out more, even try to be just the two of you hanging out a lot more. One of my friends said that he had to grow to like me. And that is sort of happening, so maybe he has to grow to like you? I'm not sure. But, if I come up with anything else, I'll let you know. :D

i agree with the very first comment on this ..... its the same thing i would of told you

same here my problem is were doing a 'project' together and i cant tell if hes hanging out with me cos he wants the project done is cos he likes me, im so into him i cant notice if hes sending signals or not. weve been working on our project at the libary everyday and he smiles at me and is friendly but cant tell if its more.arrg its doing my head in but last time i asked someone it backfired and i want him to make the first move.

urgh, this EXACT thing is (and always is) happening to me. but I'm 14 and guys are still all shy & scared of us :P