I had a childhood friend I grew up with like family. We were truly just ’friends,’ but I crumbled when I heard the news of their first relationship. I realized I actually liked them...! I have to en...more

I had a childhood friend I grew up with like family. We were truly just ’friends,’ but I crumbled when I heard the news of their first relationship. I realized I actually liked them...! I have to end this crush somehow! But... why is it so hard to stop liking someone? Is this what unrequited love is supposed to be like?! First love—the first ordeal of youth, sweet yet sour like lemonade.