I don’t know your situation but I suspect trying to have a one night stand with a friend is likely to make it worse rather than better. I am sorry to tell you this. I don’t know if you would consider trying to be compassionate with yourself? Perhaps treating yourself to a nice meal out (or in), or a walk down a favourite part of town you might have, visiting the little shops. Taking very good care of yourself, and recognizing that you deserve love. And that if you simply embrac that thought, it will come in its own time.

It is very normal and natural to be drawn to other people, and sadly, we can’t have them all. But if you are able to be compassionate enough to let this person go, and wish them well, love will find you in its own due course…