One of the most difficult types of women to seduce is the female friend. To make the switch from friend to lover is nearly impossible, and fraught with obstacles. There are, however, a few tips you can follow that might make such a seduction possible. The first step is to commit yourself to the endeavor.

It might not be easy, but it's better than sitting around and fantasizing about what it might be like to be with your friend. It's time to take action.

The most important thing you have going for you is that you know her personality. As her friend, you know her likes, her dislikes, and what makes her uncomfortable. It shouldn't be difficult to follow these guidelines. You may even know some of her more personal secrets about love and life.

Of course, if she ever shared intimate secrets with you, these could come in particularly handy if you succeed in turning your friend into a lover.

The place and time that you decide to tell your friend about your feelings is critical. Your goal is to avoid discomfort, embarrassment, and awkwardness. Don't decide to tell her in a very private place where she has no "out" and the two of you are forced to sit in uncomfortable silence (assuming she doesn't reciprocate). And certainly don't let her know in such a public way that she is ashamed or embarrassed.

A good balance between these extremes will give you the best chance of getting an honest answer.

You may be shy, but be absolutely forward when telling her about how you feel. Be clear and open about your feelings. Let her know that you are interested in her romantically. This will eliminate any trouble resulting from second-guessing or uncertainty.

Once you've told her how you feel, don't be anxious for an answer. Let her know that you just wanted to tell her about your own feelings and don't press her for a response. Be sure that she knows that you want to continue to have a platonic, friendly relationship, even if she doesn't think you can be together romantically. This will take a great deal of pressure off her when she's trying to sort out her own feelings.

This process might take several weeks, and you should be patient, but don't hold out forever. If two months go by and nothing has been said, ask her in a gentle and casual way what she thinks about your suggestion, and leave it at that.

If she does reciprocate, that's fantastic, but if she doesn't, don't let it take over your life. Certainly don't allow your feelings to grow into pinning or depression.

This will probably ruin whatever friendship does remain after the rejection. And certainly don't let the rejection be the beginning of a lengthy romantic pursuit. If she's not interested, then persistence from you might not only be unwelcome, it might be considered creepy.