Friendly Fire

What do you do if you are caught in the infamous friend zone? You are kicking with this guy and your connection is magnetic. You are spending lots of time together. You just click and you think maybe this can lead to greater things. One day the question comes up where do you want to take this and surprisingly he responds he just wants to be friends and he is not looking for a relationship. Don’t friends make the best lovers? Guys have you ever talked to a girl and you know you are right for her but she constantly states that she only sees you as a friend and nothing more. Your persistent attempts of winning her undying affection are futile. Logic goes out the window and your heart aches for her. Should you throw in the towel? Once you are caught in the friend zone is there ever a way out?