Brianruns10 wrote:
I cannot resolve the gulf, how a person can matter so much to me, and I be so inconsequential to that person. She just walks by and goes on with her life, and I can't forget her, or forget my failure to convince her of my worth. I desperately want redemption, to make contact with her, but there is no second chance, because I'd be a stalker. I already tried once, a year ago, to resume contact, and she deleted her facebook account. I didn't say anything, apart from wishing her a happy thanksgiving, and asking her about the last episode of a TV show we both liked. Totally innocuous, and then, her account is gone. I've found her email through LinkedIn, but I know I can't write. I'd be a stalker.
I've been in the same position you were when I was 19. It was my first kiss/makeout session and she never returned my calls again. I was butt hurt for a few weeks. Recovery will be painful and there's not much to erase the pain then to just wait it out. Memories fade will fade and you can't really hasten the process unless you take drugs (not recommended). All I can say is that as rejections become more common, you kind of get used to it and you'll begin to shrug it off.
Rejections will still be painful, but after awhile you'll learn to be more realistic and put the female less on a pedestal. You'll realize that in most situations, you can't do much to change a female's mind about dating you. There isn't really a situation where you "said the wrong thing." If she's your type she'll look past what you said and accept you. Don't beat yourself up on trying to say the "right" things or act a certain way around her because sooner or later she's going to find out the real you and dump ya anyway. This realization just takes practice and a ton of rejections.
I think the best way to forget about someone is delete their phone number, email, and avoid social media at the risk of seeing her posting on your friend's facebook wall. It prevents you from doing something dumb like trying to beg for a date after a rejection -- massive loss of dignity. Keep your dignity intact and who knows, maybe in a couple of years she'll change her mind? Timing is important.