THE ONE I THOUGHT I WANTED

acted to Lila's outgoing and friendly personality and he quickly became her friend. Their friendship deepened when they got together for a class project. Max

d nature together, went on hikes, and explored new trails. They also enjoyed discovering new trails. Although Max never had romantic feelings for Lila, he always c

ted each other well. They supported each other and encouraged each other to try new things. Their shared love of nature and the great outdoors also brought them closer together. They often went on weekend camping t

h up and share what they were up to. However, their friendship was not without its challenges. Lila struggles with her crush on Max, which sometimes creates tensi

a deep understanding of each other and shared history, have been testaments to the power of true friendship. Toget

same way for her, so she felt uncomfortable expressing her feelings to him. As they got older, Lila's feelings for Max only grew, she thought about him all the time and she dreamed of what i

and make her feel conflicted. She knows he doesn't feel the same way towards her, which is causing her a lot of emotional pain. However, it was difficult letting go of her feelings. She had to see him go on date with other girls and often times he came

im are a source of both joy and pain. She was caught in a cycle of disappointment. As Lila navigates her relationship with Max and tries to figure out what she wants in life and love, her feelin

eir friendship or he wouldn't feel the same way, so she kept her feelings to herself. One day she could no longer keep it

h. "I've had feelings for you for a long time. I know we are just

loved him for years, and she

stunned,

a lot, but I have no ro

t unintentionally leading her on. He sat with her for hours talking about her

we can still be friends. I don't

ntic relationship, but hopes they will still remain close friends

herself in her music, wrote songs about her experiences, and put her heart and soul into her performances. She also focused on friendships with other people and deepened those connections, and along the way she discovered new things about herself

ings. While making sure she knew what was being said, they never wavered in their commitment to friendship. After When Max rejected Lil

e sulked around her apartment for days while listening to depressing music and felt sorry for herself. She struggled with the notion that she wasn't good enough and couldn't understand that Max didn't feel the same way about her. Lila was

couldn't be truly happy if she was always pining for someone who didn't share her sentiments. She began by allowing herself to experience grief. She expressed her sadness th

ion. She was going to let Max go and concentrate on creating a life for herself that didn't rely on anybody else's approval or love. It wasn't going to be easy but she was willing to give it a try. Lila occasionally felt

tire world waiting for her. Lila started to feel more like herself again gradually but steadily. She began to laugh more, cry less, and perceive things differently. She understood that her love for Max had been a hindrance, but that now that it was gone, she could go after her aspirations without do

e was thankful for the experiences they had together and the lessons she had learnt along the way even though she didn't end up with Max. She understood that true contentment came from inside and that she didn't require th