The single worst situation ANY man can be in is the infamous friends zone!  It is possible to avoid this, but it is something that must be done quick.  The biggest mistake that most guys make is coming across as too "safe".  This means that the woman feels they can pour their life story out to this guy and he will just sit and listen and try to comfort her.  You do NOT want to do this.  So, the easiest way to avoid the friend zone is to (as soon as possible) eliminate the "safety" factor.  This could be by placing your hand on her lower back while you're talking, maybe some flirting, or even a joke at her expense (as long as it doesn't make her cry and it's light hearted, you're golden!).

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