The dilemma of the rejection of friend-turned crush. Restart friendship, keep distance or try again?

[AA10X]

Long story made short: I was friends with a girl, developed feelings for her and was rejected. We agree to remain friends, but I told her that I would need time away from her to process. It has been two months since this happened and we haven`t talked since.

Part of me greatly miss her as a friend and want to restart contact.

Another part is afraid that I will not be able to get over the crush and will just suffer to stay near her, so it is best to keep my distance.

Another part wants to keep more distance for now, but to give another try for a romantic relationship in the long term, but I am skeptical about getting a yes after a no.

Overall, I am confused and I dont`t no which path to follow. Please, enlighten my way, random people of the internet

Keep distance

Restart contact

Wait and try again in the future

[Ez-Bri-Z_v2]

Once feelings enter a friendship it's hard to keep it going one way or the other. If she says yes then it's no longer just a friendship and if she rejects you then you are going to be left with your feelings for her.

You're gonna have to decide if you can rid yourself of those feelings if you want to resume being friends. If you can't, then it's best to let the friendship go. Alternatively you could start a relationship with someone else and when you have feelings for them maybe you'll no longer have feelings for your friend.

[AA10X]

Thank you! This is a very rational and responsible course of action.

[Ez-Bri-Z_v2]

You're welcome, and good luck with whatever you decide to do.

[AA10X]

Thnak you! I decided to do nothing for the moment. Just keep my distance a let the situation cool off. In a few months, when I will be not so much emotionaly attached to the situation, than I will make my final decision.