How to behave with someone you liked but shouldn't anymore?

I blew it with this girl recently. We only went out twice. The first date was nice, however the external factors were not in my favor, still a pretty good date. She had been away most weekends so planning was a bit tough but she was always enthusiastic in response to my suggestions. We scheduled a second date but the weather was again against me. I had to settle for something indoors which isn't my strongest suit. The date was cute but awkward. We kissed at the end with a promise to meet the following week. Good night messages were exchanged and that was the last I heard from her for 5 days. I was in denial so eventually got a text that she didn't feel the spark. I wasn't surprised because I knew the second date was not up to my level.

The problem is that I KNOW that I'm better, and that I have a lot in common with her. She's not wrong wither because she saw the dull indoorsy guy. Anyway, we both participate in one particular activity and I ran into her at a place. In an attempt to be cool, I made a very brief talk and didn't even properly look her in the eye. Continued talking to my friend while pretty much not acknowledging her. I think that was very disrespectful of me, she left at some point. But we've exchanged a couple strictly platonic texts since. The conversation is very formal.

I know it's only been two dates but I like her for who she is. It sucks why it's so awkward between us despite all the similarities. Now I'm not sure how to behave with her when I run into her again, because it is going to be a frequent thing- couple times a week maybe. I think she'd be a cool addition to my friend circle if not more. (Of course, part of me just wants to be with her.)

Submitted April 23, 2019 at 03:18AM

I blew it with this girl recently. We only went out twice. The first date was nice, however the external factors were not in my favor, still a pretty good date. She had been away most weekends so planning was a bit tough but she was always enthusiastic in response to my suggestions. We scheduled a second date but the weather was again against me. I had to settle for something indoors which isn't my strongest suit. The date was cute but awkward. We kissed at the end with a promise to meet the following week. Good night messages were exchanged and that was the last I heard from her for 5 days. I was in denial so eventually got a text that she didn't feel the spark. I wasn't surprised because I knew the second date was not up to my level.The problem is that I KNOW that I'm better, and that I have a lot in common with her. She's not wrong wither because she saw the dull indoorsy guy. Anyway, we both participate in one particular activity and I ran into her at a place. In an attempt to be cool, I made a very brief talk and didn't even properly look her in the eye. Continued talking to my friend while pretty much not acknowledging her. I think that was very disrespectful of me, she left at some point. But we've exchanged a couple strictly platonic texts since. The conversation is very formal.I know it's only been two dates but I like her for who she is. It sucks why it's so awkward between us despite all the similarities. Now I'm not sure how to behave with her when I run into her again, because it is going to be a frequent thing- couple times a week maybe. I think she'd be a cool addition to my friend circle if not more. (Of course, part of me just wants to be with her.)