Is it okay to ignore her?

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I confessed to a friend in person on how I felt. I've know her for more than a a year now. She was already taken, but I wanted to come clean, and I was fine with being just good friends. I started giving her the cold shoulder and acting like she doesn't exist. She tried reaching out and I ignored her and now she is giving me space. Am I doing the best thing?

[Anonymous]

Ignoring someone and giving them the cold shoulder is not a healthy or respectful way to handle a situation, regardless of your feelings for them. It is important to communicate openly and honestly with your friend about your feelings and to respect their boundaries and choices.

If your friend is already taken and not interested in pursuing a romantic relationship with you, it is important to accept and respect their decision. It is possible to continue being friends and maintaining a positive and respectful relationship, even if romantic feelings are not reciprocated.

Ignoring her and giving her the cold shoulder may cause unnecessary hurt and confusion, and may damage your friendship. It is important to communicate openly and honestly about your feelings and to prioritize mutual respect and understanding.

If you need time and space to process your feelings, it may be helpful to communicate that to your friend in a respectful and honest way, rather than ignoring her altogether. Ultimately, the key to a healthy and fulfilling relationship, whether romantic or platonic, is open and honest communication, mutual respect, and a willingness to work together to build a strong and meaningful connection.

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I understand that this is in no way healthy or respectful to her. But having to cope with these feelings is difficult. I've tried being friends with her for a month, but she is just a constant reminder that I failed her romantically. I totally respect her relationship, but it was just too much to keep in and I had to be upfront with her. I'm sure some men can relate to my situation. I want to talk to her again, because I miss her, but I'm scared of falling back to where I currently am right now, being vulnerable. Thank you for you insight.

[Opinion Owner]

It's understandable that coping with unrequited feelings can be difficult and painful. However, it's important to remember that your feelings are your responsibility to manage and it's not fair to put that burden on someone else. It's good that you respect her relationship and are willing to be just friends, but it's important to communicate that in a respectful and clear way.

It's okay to take some time and space to process your feelings and heal, but it's important to not let those feelings consume you. It's possible to maintain a healthy and respectful friendship with someone you have feelings for, but it requires clear communication and boundaries.

If you miss her and want to talk to her again, it's important to be upfront about your feelings and intentions. Let her know that you value her as a friend and want to maintain the friendship, but that you need some time and space to heal from your feelings. It's okay to be vulnerable, but it's important to communicate in a respectful and clear way.

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In life if you never try you will never know & if you like someone you shouldn’t be afraid to tell them. On the flip side a friend is a friend & as for your friend you already knew she was taken & although you told her how you feel you shouldn’t stop being her friend or ignoring her as well.