From your description, it's clear you got to know each other well because you had similar interests and you got along quite well.
You developed a favorable impression of her and confessed your feelings because you had a good time together and she appreciated it.
The other person rejected you. There are several reasons why, such as feeling that it's not the right time, that the timing isn't right, or that the other person already has a boyfriend.
The other person rejected you, but they didn't close the door on your relationship. They're willing to keep things friendly, and they might still be interested in you as a friend.
You said you'd slowly let go.
To be frank, this is a perfectly normal progression of events in a friendship.
The fact that the other person continues to maintain a friendship with you indicates that they are giving you a chance. There is still a possibility that you two could become lovers.
You should have maintained the friendship while slowly influencing and affecting the other person through your patience and sincerity to arouse her liking for you.
Your performance was obviously disappointing and too hasty. You lacked patience and basic methods or skills.
Your repeated attempts to express your feelings, apologize, and explain have undoubtedly worn down the other person's patience and damaged the relationship.
You will naturally delete each other from your contacts next.
You haven't been in a serious relationship, so you won't have the same emotional pain as if you'd been "broken up with".
You are unable to extricate yourself because you lack experience and have certain personality traits, including character.
Your relentless pursuit has driven the other person to the brink of madness. Her subsequent outbursts, declaring indifference and so on, are nothing but a desperate attempt to halt your relentless pursuit.
You need to stop. Stop making futile efforts and internal conflicts.
You need to calm down, think, reflect, and learn from this experience.
You don't know her, and she's not right for you.
Your eagerness to enter into an intimate relationship with the other person is largely due to your lack of experience and personality traits.
In a few years, you'll look back on this and shake your head, laughing at your own ignorance.
You can get out of this state of pain and anxiety. Redirect your energy to life, work, and study.
Believe that time is a good medicine. It has an unobtrusive power that will gradually make you forget the pain you feel at the moment.
These setbacks, disappointments, losses, and pains are what make life grow and mature.
Comments
I understand your feelings and it's really tough when someone you care about doesn't feel the same way. It's important to respect their decision but also take care of your own emotions. Sometimes, stepping back is necessary for both parties.
It sounds like a very painful experience. When someone we like doesn't reciprocate our feelings, it can be heartbreaking. I hope you're able to find support from friends or family during this time to help you through.
The situation must have been incredibly challenging for you, especially with your anxiety and depression. It's good that you were open about these issues; communication is key even if it didn't lead to the outcome you hoped for.
Reflecting on what happened can be helpful but try not to be too hard on yourself. People react differently in relationships and sometimes there isn't a clear reason why things don't work out. Focus on healing and growing stronger from this.
Your friend's decision to distance themselves might have been their way of protecting both of you. It's never easy when someone chooses to withdraw, but it could mean they felt unable to manage the situation any other way. Take time to heal at your own pace.