| I would like to first state that I can most certainly relate to this situation and I feel it is my obligation to offer any assistance as I made all the wrong choices and ended up eternally damned to the friend zone. First off, you definetely need to give her a bit of space especially at work, if possible begin socializing a bit more flirtaciously with the other female co-workers in your office. You need to at least break the stigma that your the go to comfort guy and do this by giving her less and less of your time and making her work for the time she will get. Using other female co-workers shows you have an allure and other women enjoy your company which will definetely put you in her mind. It does come with some slight risk as this "push pull" technique is delicate and can misfire, but because your virtually locked in this office for 8 hours a day the odds are very much so in your favor. Now on to what she looks for in guys, she just ended a marriage, its doubtful she is looking to dive into something serious right away. You just want the in and out anyways which is perfect for this scenario. You should work the above discussed situations during the the majority of the week, come friday you should inquire what she is up to for the coming weekend, of course with an indifferent mannor, and see what her schedule is like. Then, avoiding the uncomfortable date situation, tell her your going out with some mutual friends, again your co-workers are always great, perhaps even some of the women you talked to during this planning week, for a night of adventure. Suggest somewhere out of the ordinary, as in NOT the local bar or club but maybe something a bit more out of the way or expensive but most importantly a different experience. See if she bites on the bait then grind out details like were meeting at my place to split cab fare, something like that so shes basically forced to come back home with you after this presumingly awesome night. Be forewarned, the game you play during the night out is also very important but will be the matter of another comunique if needed. Hope this helps and best of luck from a man who made all the wrong choices so you don't have to.
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