Once upon a time, I was as close to in love as I've been. I knew it wasn't going to work, the person I loved didn't share my romantic feelings, and that's okay. I was okay. I was able to take a step back, appreciate the love and hope I had felt, but move on. At first, I was sad - what was there to look forward to now? Eventually, I was able to focus on our friendship, and I've been on top of the world since. A new figure came into my life later that year, proving to me that life goes on.