Doesn't seem to me like she's attracted to you, dude. I wouldn't dwell on it any longer and just take your friendship for what it is. Move on to some other chix.

He’s not that much (physically) younger than me. I just happen to have a lot of experience. I admit I’m biased, I’m advising him this way because his scenario is extremely archetypal. It’d be different if it was more unique. But tons of guys go through this same exact issue. That’s why they’re sites, books, movies and god knows what else about it.

Not so fast there buddy. Of course it’s possible that she might be the type. But there’s a big difference between telling somebody you have romantic feelings towards them and just asking them to the movies. It’s not nearly as heavy and thus easier to bring yourself to do. After all, some people actually just want to hang out.

Hmmmm…usually when I want to get physical with a girl, I just test the water before hand. I usually don’t have to really say anything till were done making out or whatever because at some point of time the “I want you part” gets so obvious that saying it isn’t even necessary. Just judge her responds to your (non verbal) advances and see what you can get away with. Something you should look for:

Can you maintain eye contact without her looking away?
Can you get right up next to her without her acting oddly?
Can you even touch her without her freezing up?
Can you (playfully) grab/hold/contain her?

Basically try these out. If the light is green you’ll probably know it because she’ll probably provoke you into fucking with her. Although I should give you far warning that it’s never FULL proof, ever. One time I had a ‘friend’ in my bed and pinned down with me on top of her. She kept saying “I bet you can’t find where I’m ticklish at.” So after trying for a minute I went under her bra going at it. She didn’t do a damn thing about it, but giggle. When I got around to asking her out, she STILL put me in the friend zone.

So, I guess the best answer would really depend on the type of person she is. If she’s more reserved, level with her one on one. If she’s more on the wild side, make a move on her. Whatever you do though, don’t be dramatic with it. Though honestly, I really don’t think she’s going to go for it. If you got the hots for her that bad though, I guess you might as well try so you can confirm it though.

She told me this around a year ago when we were becoming close friends, it's not something she has told me recently. Does that fact make any difference?

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Well basically my 'group' of friends I'm in are kinda....touchy, for lack of better words.
I know I can keep eye contact with her for awhile without her looking away, save for at art school because we are supposed to be working.
Getting next to her, yeah, we're all always in eachothers faces.
I can touch her without her freezing up, but only in certain ways
Yes, I can playfully grab her / poke her/tickle her. (though she isn't highly fond of poking)

And yes, I'm not sure if there would be that big of a chance for her to actually say yes, but I will try to keep my confidence up so it doesn't look like I've got none.
And would it really hurt to just go for it and try?

Hell no, dude! Just do it! But from what I've seen your chances really aren't that great. But just do it. WTF you got to lose?

I don't think so. Maybe you should try and investigate without getting WEIRD on her. If you can. ^_^

And yea, I don't know what she's like as a person. If you just went kamikazi on her ass and went for it, you might scare her off? I don't know, but if my best friend (who happened to be male) was professing his deep, dark secrets about how much he cares about me, unless the feelings were mutual, I would try to back away for a while and let him cool off. =/

Heres an idea

Show up at her house unannounced. Sit in her room and take your pants off before she comes in.

When she sees you - its either on or it's not. But at least you'll know.

Are there any general/telltale ways to tell if your stuckn in the 'friends zone'?

'I like our relationship as it is, let's stay friends'
'I don't want to ruin our friendship, let's stay friends'
'I don't care about your ass, let's stay friends'

You get the point...

So she has no feelings for him anymore, she told him to fuck off and that she has feelings for someone else now. lol

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And based off of the fact she hasn't told me of that (she just said she had a problem), and on a conversation with a friend on the topic, some things hint towards it being me, others hint towards it being someone else.
Reasons leaning yes
Ex 1: After telling a friend that I had feelings for her (needed to get it off my chest)
"well, that's quite interesting, seeing as how things are working out..."
REasons leaning no
Ex 2:and even after she's dealt with (Name Erased) it'll be teh "I don't know what he thinks of me, I don't know if he'll return my feelings"

Ohhh the painful truth.
Get off your ass and in hers.