The Flirty Dozen: 12 Ways to Smash Out of the Friend Zone and Spark Connection on First Dates

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June 5, 2025 • 59 mins

Tired of getting stuck in the dreaded Friend Zone? It’s frustrating when your dates feel flat and women say, “I just didn’t feel a connection.” In this episode of “How to Get a Girlfriend,” dating coach Connell Barrett breaks down exactly how to go from the Friend Zone to the Flirty Zone, with 12 game-changing moves that make romantic sparks fly. From charming texts to confidently going for that first kiss, your love life is about to change.

Get Ready to Learn:

10:05: Why Women Lose Interest after a First or Second Date—and How to Fix this for Good

15:23: The Text to Send before a Date that Gets Her Excited about Meeting You

24:42: Six Tested Moves to Use During the Date that Women Love

43:17: How to Go for a First Kiss the Right Way

51:27: What to Text Her the Next Day to Get Date Number 2

Listen now to smash out of the Friend Zone once and for all!

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