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Slowly forgetting a girl I have fancied since Year 7

As long as I can remember, I liked a girl in my school year. I am at university now, and she is on her gap year teaching English in some far flung Asian country.

We never went out; the closest we got was when it basically got out in our first year in High School that I liked her, did the gossip rounds, and she was asked out without my knowledge or permission.

We were relatively close at school (I say relatively, she was in quite a few of my classes at school and they were quite close classes.) but I never talked to her (or indeed anyone bar about two people) outside school until our sixth form, when I suddenly started socialising.

I am terrible at describing people, but I would describe her as independent but still slightly childish in her habits, a little tiny bit bitchy (which I like), not slutty at all but still quite rebellious (she doesn't drink either but that's for medical reasons)... at least that is the description I memorised from last year as now I honestly can't remember what she was like. (Or indeed most people from my year, but I'm not as fussed about most of them)

I talk to her fairly frequently through email and facebook, but its always me who starts the conversations. (However, she always sounds like she wants to continue with the conversation, so I'm not too bothered about that.)

She's been away for three months now, and I just can't remember what attracted me to her in the first place. I am still attached to her, but I can't even remember what she sounds like. Text based communication is so anonymous, I could be talking to anyone. Phones are out of the question because of cost, and I tried using Skype but it didn't work on my computer. Also feel like I talk to her too much, because I found out the other day that apparently she talks to only five people regularly on facebook, and top of the list is me.

I do miss having someone like her around, and I haven't met anyone at university like her. But how can I keep this up for the rest of the year if my memory fails me? Or am I just a stalker? :frown:

Reply 1

HenryD

Ahh I know your problem, the hardest part of getting over someone is finding someone to replace them, if you can do that it makes it much easier. I know you're probably thinking "oh no-one can possibly replace her, she's so special to me etc" well, they can. I fancied one of my best friends for 2 years in high school and just couldn't seem to get over her, I tried for months. Then I started talking to another girl, we ended up liking each other and had a thing for a while, then out of the blue she ended it. Again, like a fool I chased her but then I found someone else, it didn't work out and now I've met another awesome girl who likes me.
Basically, open up to other girls and be prepared to let them mean something to you. It's not so much the girl you miss, it's the idea of having someone you really like that you don't want to give up.

Reply 2

Michaelj

I'm getting a stalker vibe here... Honestly, get over her, she hasn't even initiated a conversation with you in how many years? There's gotta be other girls about who you can actually converse with.

Reply 3

Anonymous #1

Original post by Michaelj

I'm getting a stalker vibe here... Honestly, get over her, she hasn't even initiated a conversation with you in how many years? There's gotta be other girls about who you can actually converse with.

I do converse with her though. I only got a facebook account about six months ago, and she is rushed off her feet with twelve year old children. As I say, her replies are quite lengthy.

Reply 4

Michaelj

Original post by Anonymous

I do converse with her though. I only got a facebook account about six months ago, and she is rushed off her feet with twelve year old children. As I say, her replies are quite lengthy.

Yes, but she sounds like she is just being friendly. Has she ever made an effort with you since you was year 7? The best cure to getting over a person in my experience is to cut them from your life, completely...

Reply 5

Daniellejo.

I'd say get over her.... but it sounds like you already are (or are beginning to anyway); you just don't want to.
If you're slowly forgetting her then embrace it; don't try to cling on.

(edited 11 years ago)

Reply 6

Anonymous #1

Original post by Daniellejo.

I'd say get over her.... but it sounds like you already are (or are beginning to anyway); you just don't want to.

Funny concept that. I know what you mean though. :frown:

Reply 7

gemgemsx

stalker is a little harsh. But if you barely remember things about her now maybe you should let go. Its hard I know especially when theres no one like her for you to turn to when you want a chat and realise that the girl youd usually turn to isnt an option anymore. If you were meant to be you'll meet her again and if not well I like to think theres hope you'll find someone better

Reply 8

charlie142

If you really like her you should meet up possibly when she's back in the country nothing beats meeting someone in person to know whether you like them a friend or as a potential GF.

There are plenty more girls in the sea as they say and especially at Uni there is X amount of opportunity to find someone compatible with you. You are by no means being weird or 'stalky' but just go with your gut feeling!