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Wow, I can't believe I'm telling my problems out to Basil.. o__o But I feel like I've run out of options, and I seem to feel worse and worse about this problem.

He's not my boyfriend. We're the same age, we go to the same school, and on top of that he's my next door neighbor. We've known each other for a long time, but it wasn't until Freshmen year (3 years ago) that we began really talking. It was this summer that set off the spark. I've always had previous little crushes on him, but I never let it develop into something bigger because of the fact that I've always thought he was too good for me. In June, we really starting to hang out and be around each other a lot. I would think we saw each other every single day. After a while, I just had to confess my feelings towards him, and when I did he also told me that he liked me as well. Then we got [b]really[/b] close. We acted like a couple around each other, and in front of others. In August, I was set off to go to Japan and I wasn't coming back until the first of September. So the night before I left we pulled an all nighter at his house, and he promised me then that we'd go out when I came back. I was happy, and so I waited for him.

When I came back things seemed normal. We still acted like a couple. A bit less, because of the fact that he had surgery while I was away. (He tore a couple ligaments in his knee) He couldn't walk or go out for a while, and so I respected that and backed off a little. 3 weeks went by, and he still didn't ask me out. I was trying to be patient, but I just couldn't help myself. I just really fell for him. That's when last Thursday he announced to me that he doesn't like me anymore and that we should just stay friends.

I was really upset. I didn't understand how he could stop liking me in such a short amount of time, and I didn't know why he made me wait like that. I asked him whether he stopped liking me because I wasn't around as much (Because of his knee and me going to Japan) or because he realized I wasn't his type. He said I just wasn't for him. Ouch. I know it's not that big of a deal, but I'm really heart broken at this and I don't know what to do. A part of me wants to keep on trying and hope he'll like me again, but another part of me doesn't want to risk getting hurt again and waste my time. Do I have a chance?

Thank you for reading my rant. .___.

September 27, 2010

40 Comments • Newest first

ShadeCombo

Oh, this is a REALLY rare case in Basilmarket... A GIRL having BOYFRIEND problems...

OT:I was thinking about the "hit it, quit it" theory, but appearantly I was wrong. I'd say you shouldn't try anymore. Trying to get together may just make it worse.

Sure you may still love him and all, but it has to end someday right? Just don't try to sulk TOO much about it, and try to go on with your life and leave the emo-box where it belongs. The more you try, the worse it gets IMO. Then again... I haven't been in a relationship yet.

Reply September 27, 2010
osama667

The world is big, Idiots are many ,just go for the next , untill u find the best 1 fits for you
GL

Reply September 27, 2010
itarik

i had the same problem with a girl
she dumped me when i was on holiday and didn't saw me for 3 weeks
and when i saw her i crushed again
but she is angry at me for some reason i still don't know
so we have the same problem: take your crush back? or leave him alone?
i chose the first option but I still didn't talk to her, so i could apologize for some reason I still don't know
ask yourself if you really love this guy en then you will find the answer
for me this was an easy choice
hope it helped

Reply September 27, 2010 - edited
mishatasic

Go for another guy.

Reply September 27, 2010 - edited
Retrospectus

Atleast he was honest, than anyone that would rather make up things that don't truly shine for their partner. =/
You better move on.

Reply September 27, 2010 - edited
LusterBoyx3

"A wind blows through the city.
The wind is cold, and at times, it may make you want to stop
When that time comes, I want you to continue moving forward. no matter how slowly.
You'll definitely reach it someday.
Even if sad things happen, you'll be fine.
If you reach out your hand, someone will be there.
Because we can share warmth
Even if you're alone on a tough journey.
as long as you don't let go of the hand you hold onto, you'll definitely triumph
That's why you should never give up.
At the end of the long, long road, happiness awaits you.
Happiness gathers together and becomes an even greater happiness
One day, I want you to realize this:
You've experienced plenty of happiness when you walked down this road
Never forget.
You're not alone.
Carve your confident footsteps into the ground, transcend the seasons, and look up towards the sky.
Even without wings, you'll make it...
To that dream you saw one day,
that dream of a future, overflowing with light---
Two becomes one, forever through all eternity.
Put your wishes into memories you don't want to forget."

Read that famous quote, It'll make you feel better ^__^

Reply September 27, 2010 - edited
OB3LISK

He wants you to go and confess how much you like him, he wants to have the upper hand in the relationship.

I'm dead serious. If you want to be with him, talk to him and he'll accept you. If you shrug it off and act tough, he'd prob get jealous and start talking to you and wanting you again. Then it's your choice if you want him back.

Reply September 27, 2010 - edited
Obscene

I'll be honest, I don't really see what's wrong in your scenario.

Reply September 27, 2010 - edited
Amazing

I can relate, but in all honesty... what I'm about to say is very opinionated. I wouldn't try for love in this generation. We're just going in a down spiral of stupidity.

Reply September 27, 2010 - edited
opoisgod

before you left, you were eric and he was donna.
now after you came back you are donna and he is eric.
ask him out, dont be afraid.

Reply September 27, 2010 - edited
CrayonScribble

I don't see why everyone is flaming that guy - he did the best thing he could do in his situation; be honest. Kudos to him.

At Literature, sorry that it ended the way it did. People's emotions change and the best thing would be to move on. As far as I can tell it's neither of your faults, it just didn't work out. You've got a whole life ahead of you - live it.

Reply September 27, 2010 - edited
hawaiiancuz6

to me there is no point of loving someone if they dont love you back . But there is you can love him and and show him and he may love you again

Reply September 27, 2010 - edited
codypwnsu2

Don't try to force someone to like you again. If they don't like you anymore, there's really nothing to do. I think all you truly need is closure.

Reply September 27, 2010 - edited
Prendergast

[quote=Literature]
A part of me wants to keep on trying and hope he'll like me again, but another part of me doesn't want to risk getting hurt again and waste my time. Do I have a chance? [/quote]

What I did was give up. I couldn't stand being hurt anymore, so I pretty much stopped talking to her. Ever since five, six months, she's the one who starts all conversations, who just keeps on talking. That's the thing: you can't get him out of your head, and that's what you hate. After a while, you'll see that it's time to move on, but you can't because he just keeps floating around in your head - that's when you realize that this is not going to work, and you want him to stop talking.

Or something like that. Anyway, I say give up. Prevent yourself from getting hurt any longer.

Reply September 27, 2010 - edited
Literature

[quote=kevinccf]1 month and he decided that fast?
I would say what the hell, but if this just happened, well, today. Then maybe it could be a stupid decision on his part, confront and talk it out.
If he avoids the convo (and i swear, if you are really serious about this, you NEED to talk) then its not worth it.

Basically, if someone you like refuses to communicate on such a serious topic, its not worth it
Edit: After reading a few more post, ima guess ima side "For" talking it out within the next day or two, but OP, please keep us informed.
Always nice to talk and clear your mind, ya know?[/quote]

Hell yeah. If you'd like to know what happens I'd be glad to PM individuals, but I don't want to make another thread, or add onto this one. I'm just shy like that.

@EtherXFayt Yeah.. but when I read your comment I was like "Wow, someone who gets what I'm feeling for once. "

Reply September 27, 2010 - edited
Literature

[quote=EtherXFayt]Neh, just let it be. Also, you know what really gets into guys' skin? When you don't pay as much attention to them. If you just back off and let him think what he thinks, you might make him miss what you guys used to have.

Another thing, I do feel really sorry for you. Thats the ultimate sacrifice... to wait for somebody for true love. I surely hope you get someone good in the future..you deserve it[/quote]

Someone who understands !

Reply September 27, 2010 - edited
ChrisYii

Don't take the chance of him doing it again. He didn't have a legitimate answer to why he didn't like you anymore, which can mean many different things, none of them being good. But no-one is stopping you.

Reply September 27, 2010 - edited
xetal

Well you can't expect everything to be like they are in korean dramas =/

but I think what you should do is kind of "avoid him" and make him realize how much less fun life is without you there to flirt with him. Don't keep trying to make it obvious that you are pursuing him for it will prob be counter productive

Reply September 27, 2010 - edited
Literature

[quote=Cooljax]It seems that he ''hit it and quit it'', next time actually go out before letting them ''hit it''.[/quote]

There was no "hitting" of any sort. I'd appreciate if people will stop commenting on this thread, thank you.

Reply September 27, 2010 - edited
Cooljax

It seems that he ''hit it and quit it'', next time actually go out before letting them ''hit it''.

Reply September 27, 2010 - edited
aaronthecow

Would you prefer him to pretend he likes you?I know of people who have done that to not offend the other person,he is miserable she loves it because she doesn't know.

Reply September 27, 2010 - edited
Literature

[quote=jeffrey44236]Told you to forget about him =([/quote]

Alex <3 I'm trying.

Reply September 27, 2010 - edited
dappersnake

Love all these little white knights coming in droves to tell you how at fault the other guy was. Nothing about what he did was jerky. People lose interest and end relationships everyday, and he did it with politeness which is about as much as you can ask for.

Reply September 27, 2010 - edited
Literature

Thanks everyone for the advice. A lot of helpful and non-helpful replies. I decided not to do anything yet because I'm still broken-hearted and I don't want to do anything irrational, but logically I'll just move on even if I dread not to..

Reply September 27, 2010 - edited
iNfAmOuSxSniPer

I don't see how it is his fault... He might have just met someone else and started liking them.

Reply September 27, 2010 - edited
tjd51

Eh, read the whole thing. I haven't been in this situation, but if I ever did that to a girl, I would have no reason to live further. Some guys are pricks, but hey, you can get someone else that is better. Look in light of it.

And also, as a side note, how was Japan! I have wanted to go there for a while now, about 3 years actually. What part did you visit?

Reply September 27, 2010 - edited
Cryptically

I think in a way.. he is an asshole and at the same time, he's not. What he promised and didn't fulfill was wrong, but appreciate that he let you go and didn't lead you on at least. To answer your question, I think you should just move on. If he ever comes back to you, you'll know it wasn't your fault at all.

Reply September 27, 2010 - edited
Boss

Wow, all you ratty kids calling him an ass, it's a perfectly justifiable move he did.
If you chicks wanna hear it, at least be prepared to get what you were lookin to hear.

Reply September 27, 2010 - edited
BoredToday

Well yea you might have a chance until he tells you the real reason he "isn't into you" because tbh It doesn't seem like that short of time could change someones mind. I did something similar, convinced a girl that I didn't like her anymore because I didn't think I wasn't good enough :I maybe its something like that? iunno :o
but good luck with it o.~

Reply September 27, 2010 - edited
Literature

[quote=brewskie425]Chances are he fell for someone else during his surgery. During recovery he probably spent time with someone else but basically he was "vulnerable" and wanted someone. If he moves on that easily, you shouldn't be wasting time crying. Life is still in front of you and letting this heartbreak stop you won't do. You'll be stronger after this. It takes time of course and nobody will blame you for that. But just don't fall down the emo-staircase. That's never the way to go.

Return to normal life and hang out with friends, have fun. The time you spend moping over someone can be better spent happily with others that matter.[/quote]

I doubt he fell for anyone while I was gone because he wasn't able to go out at all and no one was able to come over. Thanks for the advice, though. No one really answered my question yet..

Reply September 27, 2010 - edited
brewskie425

Chances are he fell for someone else during his surgery. During recovery he probably spent time with someone else but basically he was "vulnerable" and wanted someone. If he moves on that easily, you shouldn't be wasting time crying. Life is still in front of you and letting this heartbreak stop you won't do. You'll be stronger after this. It takes time of course and nobody will blame you for that. But just don't fall down the emo-staircase. That's never the way to go.

Return to normal life and hang out with friends, have fun. The time you spend moping over someone can be better spent happily with others that matter.

Reply September 27, 2010 - edited
jerryjerry

he probably got it on with another girl while you were in japan.

Reply September 27, 2010 - edited
7thSilencer

Awww... How sad =( Well if you need someone to talk to, you can PM me ^~^

Reply September 27, 2010 - edited
Literature

[quote=ElitistMan]And you said that he instigated it, yet you also said you were the one to tell him you like him first.

So another possibility is that he took advantage of you liking him, and used you for whatever else he "instigated".[/quote]

You are so pessimistic, lol. But I was afraid of this. He's a genuine guy so I never expected this from him which is why I'm so upset and in shock.

Reply September 27, 2010 - edited
OhMiOhMai

well maybe being away from you for so long made him kind of ... forget how he felt about you. especially that 3 week period of you being there and not seeing him much.

I say just be his friend. You can't force love but maybe he'll rediscover what he saw in you before. I know it will be hard though, having feelings of love and rejection lingering over you everytime you meet. Friendship is really the most special thing though. I'm friends with every guy I've ever dated, except one. And that hurts worse than anything.

Reply September 27, 2010 - edited
Literature

[quote=ElitistMan]I think that he told you he liked you because you told him you did, and it was his natural reaction to say it back.

You said you acted like a couple around other people, but did you guys ever hold hands? Hug? Kiss?

I doubt he ever felt the same way you feel about him.[/quote]

I don't want to go into detail how far we went, and he instigated it. Before I told him I liked him he dropped hints like crazy. So I doubt this.

Reply September 27, 2010 - edited
lolomgbbq

Gosh you're pretty, can i have your number?

Reply September 27, 2010 - edited
xNightAngelx13

guys pms
and theyre jerks
besides if he isn't for u, think of that as like a little tiny favor
he's telling u, u both can find better ppl and you'll be happier with another guy
of course its going to hurt but thats just how love relationships are

Reply September 27, 2010 - edited
Literature

[quote=TagShadow]Is he is a wheel chair?[/quote]

No, he was on crutches but he got them off Wednesday.

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