Can six years be forgotten?

[soccer09]

I have liked the same boy for six years. As we get older, I learn more and more about him. We have grown up in the same small town, we went to the same school, we run in the same crowds. For a year, he was in a long term relationship with a girl who turned out to be too demanding. I always thought I would be jealous if he were in a relationship and I would do anything to sabotage it. However, I was okay with it - I think it was because he was happy. I recently had a conversation with one of our mutual male friends. I was explaining how hard it is to like him because I have wanted him for so long but he shows no interest in anything other than small talk. It may be because he is afraid of another relationship. My friend told me that I should find someone else because he is a typical "meathead jock." He said that I am too cool to waste energy on him. I really want to listen to his advice but six years is a long time. I don't know if I can ever lose the feelings I have for him even knowing how he really is. He hates confrontations and working things out. He puts all his energy into athletics while maintaining average academic marks. He is the baby of the family. Can I ever forget him?

[Mish]

Can I ever forget him?

Well, it sounds like you are more into him than he is into you, so forgetting him is the only option that you really have. It's hard to let go of feelings, but it can be done. Try to get your mind off of him by spending more time with family and friends and doing more of social activities. He is not the only boy in town, I'm sure you'll find someone just as (if not more) attractive who is more compatible and who is interested in you as well.

[Gigabitch]

Actually, you should listen to troll-boy up there. Voxx has a point because that is a real danger. Don't let that happen.

You should try to understand that you've spent six years in love with a fantasy, not a real guy. He just happens to closely resemble that meathead jock guy.

[Serious]

I think you should do something to keep your mind off him. Or maybe find someONE else