So, how do I get out of the "Friend Zone" and build trust?

Question

I've known her for sometime now. She's a amzingly cool and funny girl that I love being around.
We've hungout quite a bit. I saw so many signs that she was interested in me, too. How do I know? Well, for one I asked another female friend her opinion {just wanted to get across that there is little chance of deniel on my side}
Anyway, I finally asked her out on a real date. Then she became shy and embarressed and said that she just doesn't date anymore. That she doesn't trust men, but still wants to hangout and stuff.
Sometime later she did open up and told me about some pretty messed up relationships she had. So I can understand. But I really, really have feelings for her. No matter what's going on, if I just run into her for 5 minutes and talk I'll be happy for hours after.
I'd really like to take things to the next level. I'm still her friend and act the same way I did before I asked her out. But there has to be more I can do.

Answer 1

I have the same problem, I fall for the girl with problems that can't trust men. My best advice don't bother becoming anyting more than a friend to her, it won't work. She is the type that probally will stay single for a long time. Stop wasting your time find someone else.

Answer 2

Rev. Rob--
Ask for her phone number and use it. Call her and say hi. Assure her that you're okay being friends, but willing to take it a step forward when she's ready. Assure her that you would never intentionally hurt her, but you can't promise that you won't (noone can keep that promise). Just tell her that you care about her. I hope that helps, good luck!

Answer 3

Well, she's telling you that she doesn't want to date right now...It isn't just you...It's that she doesn't want a relationship...She's been hurt too much...Continue to be close friends...The next step will happen when she is ready...Try not to push it too much...That would be a mistake...could ruin the whole friendship...