Im sorry that happened to you. I know I did same to someone and we are still friends but the physical attraction that wasnt there for me lead me to her I didnt want relationship sexually with her. She was hurt but our friendship grew which I am grateful for!

It sounds to me like this is more about him than you. He has placed the limitation on the relationship not you. You could be Miss Perfect and he'd still have his limits in place. Don't get down on yourself. You're great just as you are.

perhaps in time your friend may change their feelings towards you,but you can't just rely on that happening.if you can continue to be friends that would be good,but at the same time you should basically keep your eyes open for someone else you have things in common with-in other words-keep living each day because you deserve the best

Hi Offbal, . :)

I wonder if this sometimes works. Have not tried it out yet.

Once a tie happens between two ppl, if they are good ppl and caring, then the person limiting things still might be willing to listen to the other's story --Helping to perhaps to figure out what to do when, sometime, another opportunity comes along.

It's important, we all know, not to come on too strong. The skill is hard to develop; maybe this almost-significant other can give some ideas.

Sorry, that's not much. Am wanting this to be a growing experience for you.
Keep tryin' . :) :)

Be grateful that he was upfront and honest with you. It would have been so much harder on you if he had lead you on. I am hoping that you are able to have a close friendship, IF you are able to do that with how you feel for him. Sometimes after a long friendship, things can turn out to be more. And I always believe if someone hasn't found the right person at this moment, it's because the right person is still out there. Hugs GB

I'm sorry you have to go through this. It's not that there's anything wrong with you. He may have a number of reasons for not wanting a romantic relationship with you. I agree with Gramybear, at least he was honest. Some people would take advantage of your feelings. Perhaps in time it might work out. Maybe he needs to work on himself.

This is gonna hurt a bit more, but he's just not PHYSICALLY attracted to you. You might be very attractive, just not HIS physical "type". It's OK--some other guy will find you smokin' hot.

Try, try again, until you hit that right harmonic chord!

With other guys I mean.

i thought this guy was for me..but now i believe hes not..i was so strong a year ago..now dating him for 9 mos..is not good..im not strong..im so weak..and he knows it.

i'm sorry. rejection hurts. no way to try and sugar-coat it - it hurts a lot.

sending gentle hugs.

Aww.. I don't see that this has anything negative to deal with you.. he didn't want to hurt you.. he just didn't want to date you.. this seems to happen a lot.

I got rejected tonight myself. I havent been dating but someone from out of town lead me on they got in town today and crashed my parade literally! I am hurt because rejection that hurts but when others you know know that you got rejected it hurts more and several friends know I was rejected. I feel aweful want to crawl into hole and die

Hi again. How are you doing? Are you feeling any better about what has happened? I hope you know you are worthy of someone loving you. The right man will come along when you least expect it. Hugs

They have their own reasons on why they rejected you. You might not want to know the reasons.Some people like arrange marriage because you do not have to go through the hurt feelings. I think it will not work for me. Maybe you like to try, or find a professional matchmaker.