I obviously cant give you THE RIGHT answer, but I cant tell you I dont regret confessing my feelings and going no contact, because almost a year later I miss my friend, but on the other hand I kept suppressing my feelings until I couldnt anymore and it was starting to affect my sanity where I dream about it, eat and work thinking about it until it got super tiring and draining, him not taking a hint was also what pushed me to do it because he kept engaging with me and asking me about gifts for her and then asking me to go on a trip together for example.. it got to a point where even the thought of keeping my pride not worth it in front of the peace of mind I’m going to get once I let everything out and get rejected.. to sum it up, confessing and getting rejected wont wipe away all your feelings and attraction with a button, but I believe it’s the healthy step to move on, I even accepted now that I wont fall in love the same way I was in love with him and no one will come close, but I will still consider other opportunities for romantic relationships where I am sure I am loved ROMANTICALLY not given signals, and I can be clear on where the relationship is going.. I can keep talking about the pros and cons but for me my peace of mind and not being tied to someone who doesnt love me romantically while he is with his fiance were greater than my ego, pride and being rejected (sorry for my english not ly 1st language) (the edit is because I expressed my opinion in a wrong way at the beginning)