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Old Jun 04, 2010, 03:39 PM
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I just graduated high school yesterday and I am very happy about that. However I am sad because of the people that I'm never going to see again. One person in particular I'll miss the most. I liked her a lot even though we were not exactly "I'll keep in touch" friends. It hurts that I never get to see her again, and I woke up today feeling drained empty.

Have any of you lost someone that you really liked but didn't like you back? If so how did it make you feel? (I know this is kind of a childish/lame question but I'm alone now, and just need input.)
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Old Jun 04, 2010, 04:57 PM
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First off, CONGRATULATIONS!!!!

It can be bitter sweet. It's so hard to say goodbye to friends and the people you have been seeing every day for so long. It's nice if you can keep in touch or are in the same town so that you'll see them; but that's not always possible. I went away to school right after graduation. The loss is never easy. It has helped me with the passage of time, to get involved in new things, and to meet new people.

What are your plans now that you're a Graduate?
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Old Jun 04, 2010, 06:17 PM
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Hi, Siempre Nada!
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Have any of you lost someone that you really liked but didn't like you back?
Yes.
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If so how did it make you feel?
Crushed. Empty...for a couple of weeks. In my case, having other interests and involvements possibly shortened the period of greatest distress.

PS: Hearty congratulations on your graduation!
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Old Jun 04, 2010, 06:23 PM
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Have any of you lost someone that you really liked but didn't like you back? If so how did it make you feel? (I know this is kind of a childish/lame question but I'm alone now, and just need input.)

Yes, I definitely have. It made me feel really really sad. I still miss everyone I've lost and I'm not sure I'll stop missing them. I have troubles moving on.

the good news is that you'll me NEW people, possibly make even better friendships. I don't think this question is a childish one at all.
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Old Jun 04, 2010, 11:06 PM
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First off, CONGRATULATIONS!!!!

It can be bitter sweet. It's so hard to say goodbye to friends and the people you have been seeing every day for so long. It's nice if you can keep in touch or are in the same town so that you'll see them; but that's not always possible. I went away to school right after graduation. The loss is never easy. It has helped me with the passage of time, to get involved in new things, and to meet new people.

What are your plans now that you're a Graduate?
Thank you! I'm going to off to college next year, and I do plan on trying to meet new people (though socializing is difficult for me) and trying new things like joining clubs and organizations. Everytime I leave a school (graduating elementary, middle school, high school) I end up feeling this way but naturally I find new things/people to focus on. I always get that feeling like I'll never meet another person like the one I've lost, but I know that's just the depression talking. Thanks you, and everyone else for your response!
Thanks for this!
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Old Jun 05, 2010, 05:06 AM
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It's not childish , and yes I think a lot of people have experienced the loss of someone who didn't like them back.
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Old Jun 06, 2010, 02:19 AM
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Congats!

I know what youre going through. I went and still am going throught the same thing. I still have issues about missing my highschool days. I feel as if I am at a road block and depressed about it. However, entering the next step of your life will help out alot. Whether you are getting a job or going to college or even taking a break like me. Life goes through changes and even though most of us, including myself, absolutely hate them we learn from them and eventully feel somewhat comfortable. I am glad that you can say your done with highschool but I hope you feel a little better.

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Old Jun 06, 2010, 06:02 AM
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Not a childish or lame question at all. We all lose people in many ways throughout life. We feel sad about it when it happens, and then it gets better.
One thing we can do is to keep in mind the qualities of the person we lost, as we can find those same qualities in others. When you find that quality in the next person, it will feel exciting and familiar, a happy feeling
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Old Jun 06, 2010, 06:06 AM
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Congrats on graduating! And yes, I remember those school days when I would never see my friends and people I liked again. I had a huge crush on one guy and I haven't seen his since. It was tough but remember, it is only high school, there is a big world out there and soon high school will just be a distant memory.
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Old Jun 06, 2010, 08:45 AM
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Congratulations on graduating!

I think you deserve to have good friends who love and care for you. I understand you liked this person, and it might even be low self esteem that makes you think the person doesn't like you back, but if they genuinely aren't really that close to you, for whatever reason... I say, try not to dwell on it too much. You will go on and meet REAL friends, I'm sure of it.
It's sad leaving school, but I think the people you are MEANT to stay in touch with, you will. If you don't stay in touch with somebody there's a reason and that's ok.

Well, I hope you can relax and have fun for the summer?? You deserve it x
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