feelings
What are you supposed to do or feel when you clearly cannot have a romantic relationship with someone, even if you both want it? There are situations in life that leave you wanting more, and no matter what you do you can't have more. Should you just continue as you were? Just being what you can be or do you cut off ties completely in order to save yourself from heartbreak? And not being able to share the reasons behind your choice with those who care for you, just makes it that much harder to bare. You want to say why, but you can't so you just make things up. "Its not the right time" "she/he isn't interested in a relationship at this time" etc. It sucks, but if you truly care about the person you stick around. Even if it hurts. And you look for other places to put the feelings you have now bottled up inside.