I guess one of the advantages of being one of the few female posters is having a glimpse into the minds of men. So help me out.
I know how it is for guys to be in the friend zone but I have never been in the friend zone when I have not wanted to be. Soooooo... is it possible to get out of the friend zone as a woman? Advice? Pointers? And why would a guy keep a woman in the friend zone? He flirts. We go out together... alone. No other friends. I know some of his friends and we used to go out with them but now, when he invites me out, it is just me and him. We talk, text, e-mail on an almost weeekly basis if not daily. He's told me he thinks I am awesome. He thinks I am smart. Says I am very attractive. He even got me a thoughtful Christmas present. So what's the deal? I have backed off majorly since he said he just wanted to be "friends". I don't smother him. In fact, gone out with other guys since he has said the f word. Haven't mentioned that fact to him though. Should I?
I am kind of scared of the responses I will get but hey, why not get advice from the source?

Thanks, guys!