Around 2 months ago, I saw this girl at a fair and thought she was really cute. I ended up asking for her Instagram, which is something I normally would've never done.
At first, I genuinely wanted to get to know her. We talked once and she was really enthusiastic, but it only lasted one night. After that, our communication became pretty one-sided. She used to like some of my posts and stories, but eventually stopped. She also stopped responding to my messages. To be fair, I rarely messaged her because I didn't want to come off as desperate or creepy.
The confusing part is that she still sees most of the things I post, but beyond that, there isn't really much interaction between us.
Here's the weird part.
Before I met her, I spent most of my free time grinding mobile games. I didn't really care about how I dressed. I usually just wore whatever was convenient, even when going out. I wasn't doing much with my hobbies either.
But because I liked her, I started trying to improve myself.
I got more interested in fashion and started paying attention to what I wear. Even when I'm just going out casually, I care a lot more about my appearance now.
I got back into art and started posting my work online. Recently, I made my first animation and people actually liked it. Some reposted it, commented on it, and it made me realize how much I enjoy creating things.
I also got back into singing and playing guitar, hobbies I had neglected for a long time.
At first, I was doing these things partly because I hoped she'd notice me or become interested. But now I'm realizing I genuinely enjoy them for myself.
The problem is that I still like her.
Part of me wants to give it one last shot if a natural opportunity comes up. Another part of me feels like the lack of responses is already my answer and I should just move on.
Has anyone else experienced this? A crush that never really became anything, but ended up changing your life for the better?
And based on what I've described, what would you do in my situation?
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