Is this a normal reaction?

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My "friend" and I have both really liked each other for a while now. But about a month ago I found out he'd slept with my best friend because he was upset and I basically died inside. I smiled and tried not to make it obvious. Then just last weekend we were at a party and he got really close to me. He held my waist and pressed his nose into mine. He always makes me all tingly and nervous but I'd never go with someone who slept with my friends so I had to control myself and push him back. 
I really had my heart set in him. It crushed me when I found out he'd slept with my best friend, I'll never forget him... But i feel like I have to let go and go away. Is this a normal reaction?? Am I over reacting??

? · Accepted Answer

Depends on how you feel about life. What exactly are you looking for? What matters to you in your life? Life is beautiful and far too precious to waste time "hating" or even pushing people away from you. Regardless of whether or not he broke your heart you should reconsider whether it makes sense to never talk to him again even "as friends." Just because your feelings were hurt does not necessarily mean that it's best for you to drop him altogether. That is only robbing yourself from the friendship that you two could otherwise keep (if you are able to control your feelings). Remember that happiness is the key to life but also life is the key to happiness. Would you be happy with life without health? Or would you be mad at the world if you found out that you would have to be confined to a wheelchair for the rest of your life.

over the hill · Answer

give him and you - some space and see how things go - plenty of time.

I assume you are both young - your tastes and friends will change over time and with maturity

B.H.D · Answer

You're good. You did the right thing.

Good luck

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