7 Reasons to Take Him Out of the Friend Zone

Mr. Right could be right under your nose.

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Upgrade Him - Your homeboy has never kept quiet about the fact that he’d be your man if you’d have him. But should you upgrade his status? Here are all the reasons why a friend can make for an excellent boyfriend. By Kenrya Rankin (Photo: Caiaimage/Sam Edwards)

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You’re Already Friends  - It sounds like a no-brainer, but starting a relationship with someone who you already like enough to call your friend gives you a head start on a good future. (Photo: Granger Wootz)

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He Knows Your Annoying Bits  - And he likes you anyway.(Photo: Darren Robb)

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You Know His Annoying Bits  - And they haven’t deterred you, either. (Photo: Mel Yates)

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He’s a Proven Winner  - He was there for you when "what’s his face" cheated on you, and sent flowers when your grandmother passed away — and never attempted to collect anything in return.(Photo: Hill Street Studios)

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You Can Skip the Awkwardness  - Yeah, things will change, but you’ll still get to skip those awkward first date convos. (Photo: Hero Images)

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He’s Honest With You - Trust is hard to come by, so the fact that he's proven that you can believe the words that come out of his mouth is a big deal. (Photo: Sam Edwards)

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He Knows What You Like - And what you don’t. And he acts accordingly. (Photo: Ryan McVay)