Should I avoid them, or should I not?

Anonymous
Long story short:

I have a crush on a friend. For various reasons, I've decided it's best that I kept it to myself and didn't go through with it.

So, right now I'm at the point of figuring out what to do moving forward. I just want to get over it and continue our relationship as normal.

My initial plan was to back away, keep some distance from them for a while and wait for it to pass, but I've gotten mixed advice on whether or not this is a good idea. Some sources say this is the way to go, but others tell me it'll backfire and make the crush worse.

Does anyone have any personal experiences that could maybe shed some light on this? Am I doing the right thing or am I sabotaging myself?
Should I avoid them, or should I not?
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