[Mallika]

Hello there,

Thanks for reaching out!

I'm sorry that you're going through a tough rejection - I've been there and it sucks. I understand that you will be in a state of denial for some time and feel like breaking down every so often. That's the pain of unrequited love, but that's unfortunately something most of us go through in our lifetimes.

Having been through this process myself, I can share a couple of tips:

- The reality is that the person whom you have special feelings for is not entitled to reciprocate them. They might mean the world to you and you might spend all your spare time thinking of what being in a relationship with them would be like. However, this person is an individual and thus will have their own emotions and feelings. In some situations, romantic feelings might mutual, but sadly that isn't always the case. I suggest trying to find some time where you can be by yourself and do some calming, even meditative, activities that allow you to introspect/reflect. Even giving an honest pep talk to yourself regarding this might be helpful. So long as you find a way to internalise and accept this fact about the girl you like in particular, that'll be the first step towards moving on. This will be the hardest part, but also a sure-fire step towards doing so.

- Meeting others might help you take the next steps towards moving on. I'm not necessarily saying that you should start looking for another girl to date, but rather, you can expand your social circle to meet more friends and people. Who knows, you might hit it off with someone else! I know it seems unimaginable right now when your mind is still filled with thoughts and emotions towards this girl, but trust me when I say this - it IS possible to move on. I moved on after 4 years of being crazily in love with someone, so can you. Just because one door closed now doesn't mean a new one will not open. In fact, I tend to believe that something MUCH better is awaiting you

Lastly, cry it out, vent it out. Whether you like to write/journal or de-stress by exercising, go for it. Self-care and mental health are so important especially when you're going through a rejection. Do make sure that you're looking after your health. Exercising, particularly, helps you feel more optimistic about the future, and I definitely recommend that.

You can always PM me if you have any questions or if you'd like to chat about anything