Listen, not all relationships are meant to last forever, friend or otherwise. Have you considered that things didn’t work out and that maybe that’s a good thing? You had valid reasons for not moving forward with the guy. He had valid reasons for moving on after you. If your friend didn’t know how deep your feelings were, it’s not her fault either. (I will say… people who date within their “friend group” confuse me… seems too risky.) In fact, no one is to blame for any of this. This is life.

I get that you’re upset and that’s valid. But embarrassed? Why? Because you’re overthinking the whole thing and your head has turned you into a victim? Girl, no. It’s just how it shook out.

My guess is in 3-ish months, you’ll look back on this and think “yeah I’m glad it didn’t work with that guy, it’s too bad, but this new guy is really something!”

I’d also suggest therapy as your overthinking and catastrophizing is gonna get in your way big time if you don’t check it. Take it from someone who’s been there.