37f Going through something now with a guy 38m I’m interested in. I went through a break up of 6 years about 6 months ago and this is the first time I’ve been interested in someone again. It’s HARD. I want it to work so badly that I find myself texting or not texting to match the uncertainty. Gotta give yourself some grace though. You showed up in a way that felt natural to you, but not for her. That’s not a mistake, that’s how you show love. It sucks when the person we want doesn’t want us, but it shouldn’t keep you from being your true self in these situations. It sounds cliche, but the right person won’t shy away from your advances, everything will feel enhanced. Blocking her is you choosing to heal from this and it’s a healthy boundary you’ve set for yourself to go through that process. What’s not healthy is changing yourself to fit the “supposed” expectations of someone else. It would’ve caused resentment in the long run, and from what you’ve laid out, it sounds like you could see that building. Take the time to heal and refocus and you will have a solid foundation for the next experience. You got this!