[Bamboo_RedPanda]

So I've been having a hard time with regret this week and it's all because of what I did to this one guy. So the other day this guy I've known since late August told me he wanted to date me. At first I had mixed feelings, but overall I was happy, because he seems like a good guy. However, a part of my mind decided to ruin things.

On Sunday I went out with him intending on explaining my feelings of hesitation, but otherwise agreeing to date him, but when it came down to it I couldn't stop myself from saying that I didn't want to date him or anyone else, ever, and that I preferred to be alone for the remainder of my life (I'm only 21). It was a complete lie, but I just couldn't stop, now I am suffering from regret of just throwing away a wonderful chance and guilt from how I was to him. He actually called me cold hearted but honest (he didn't say it in a mean way).

I went on a few days later and explained my history, but he only said "I understand, no hard feelings."

Now I just keep feeling so much regret, feeling like I will most definitely never find someone. I try to stay occupied so I don't think about it, but it always comes back. I don't know what to do.

Any suggestions or questions to help me sort through this a little more?

[vans1974]

The best way to get over someone is to find someone better! Best of luck!!

[gayleggg]

You done what you can, as far as, the guy is concerned. You explained yourself which couldn't have been easy. Move forward and before you accept another date request make sure you want to go out with the guy before you accept.

[Fuzzybear]