I'm really hurt after I asked woman to be my girlfriend but she only wants to be friends

DEAR DEIDRE: I’VE been offered friendship by a woman who I am in love with.

I asked her to become my girlfriend but she’s told me she only wants to be friends.

I agreed but felt really hurt.

I’m a 26-year-old man and my friend is 25. Now, after a few months, I’ve discovered that she was in a relationship with another guy.

I’m feeling really silly and wonder if they’re laughing at me.

I sent her a message recently to wish her a happy birthday, but then she blocked me on social media.

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Her reaction is so weird.

I don’t know whether to try to make contact or just leave it.

DEIDRE SAYS: You cannot make someone feel something they do not.

You would be much better off putting your energies into meeting new friends, rather than hoping your friend might somehow change her mind.

Time will heal you and you will eventually meet someone who is perfect for you because they feel the same.

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