You're crushing so hard on one of your male friends. But you feel like you're totally invisible, and he doesn't even see you as a girl, let alone love interest! This is actually pretty common, especially if you're a tomboy. There's a whole Taylor Swift song about it. Do any of these scenarios sound familiar? People will say that once you're in the friend zone, there's no escaping it. There are ways to change relationship lanes, but it will take a bit of work. What's His Type?

Do you know what his type is? If he's into redheaded musicians, but you're a tone deaf blonde, you may be fighting a losing battle. If you don't know what his type is, just look at his ex-girlfriends to find out. You can avoid having to ask awkwardly, by running his name through a people search. Under known associates you might find an ex-lover. What Next? Okay so you checked out some of his exes. You're not identical twins, but they're not your polar opposite either.

What should you do next? Stop! Okay, first things first. Have you ever dated, or hooked up with one of his friends? In a recent poll, the leading cause of getting friend zoned is because you've already hooked up with someone close to him. For guys, that can be a big fat deal breaker. [Tweet "People will say that once you're in the friend zone, there's no escaping it"] Limit Contact If you're determined to swerve out of that friend zone, you have to be less available.

Wait a couple of hours before texting him back. Don't accept his invitations to hang out, and generally be around a bit less. If he asks why, be mysterious about it. Don't reveal too much information. Get A Makeover If you're a diehard tomboy, maybe it's time to investigate some dresses. Or go to the hairdresser to get a new look. If you've known this guy for a long time, it's possible he sees you as one of the bros, and has forgotten that you're actually a chick!