Need Advice

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It's been quite a time that I am Hanging in this situation So I need a Pov about this

For privacy, I'll call the people A, B and C.

Back in January 2025, I liked A. My friend C also liked her, and because of peer pressure from the group, I backed off. Looking back, I know that was my mistake.

Then around May 2025, I started liking B. Things developed between us and she actually made the first move, so I thought there was something mutual. But in November 2025, she rejected me. We stayed friends and eventually things became normal again.

After that, A started giving me some small hints that made me wonder if she might like me. By May 2026, I realized I had started liking A again.

We went out a few times, just the two of us. We never called them dates, but because of the earlier hints, I thought maybe there was a possibility.

Eventually, though, I realized she only sees me as a friend.

I don't blame her for that. She never promised me anything, and I know I could have misunderstood her behaviour.

The problem is that I'm now trying to detach from her. I've deliberately reduced my interaction with her, and she noticed and asked me twice if something had happened. I gave her random excuses instead of telling her the real reason.

I want some distance because sometimes being around her genuinely hurts. But she's part of my close friend circle, so completely cutting her off isn't realistic, and I don't want to be rude or make things awkward.

Sometimes I still wonder if her earlier behaviour meant something more, but I also know that might just be me overthinking.

So what should I do?

Should I continue slowly distancing myself, or should I tell her honestly why I've become distant?

And how do you stay friends with someone you're trying to get over when you still have to see them regularly?

I'm not looking for people to tell me that she secretly likes me. I just want an honest outside perspective on whether I'm handling this the right way or holding onto something I should let go of.