Rejection pain

Long story short, last weekend I had an interaction with a woman who seemed interested. While nothing happened, it help my confidence a little bit. I started trying to dress better and carry myself better because it seemed like a small light in the dark.

This morning, I saw her again at the same spot and she was very clear but respectful that she was not interested in me at all. I told her no problem hope you have a good day.

But it's put me in a hole deeper than I was in before. I can't believe I was so stupid to think she was maybe interested in me much less thinking I had a chance with anyone like her in the first place.

How do people deal with this.