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Been on both ends of this. With my guy friends it was seriously painful to let them down and tell them that I didnt feel the same way, but I'd rather hurt someone with the truth than make them happy with a lie. Ive always left the status of the friendship in their court, if they can get over it and not hold a grudge I will be fine. I only flip out if it starts coming out in subtle ways as a guilt trip.....I hate that shit.

But I too have been friendzoned by people I loved dearly and I've survived. Maybe I said some snarky shit and seemed like a bitch at times, but the ones I'm really friends with always understand in the end.

You always just gotta keep in mind everything happens for a reason and the people you come across in your life are there to teach you lessons. Always take away something positive and better yourself, be open and accepting of what comes and good things will happen. If you're a Negative Nancy, then...realize that your misery is your own fault. You always have a choice to turn your relationship/friendship into a positive support system. I dont believe in that Butthurt "Oh I Cant Be Friends With You Now" bullshit... because if its like that.... your basis for a friendship was never really strong in the first place.