<human>: Hey /r/relationships, I'm here more so for someone to third party to help me with some stuff.

 

I did the thing you are not suppose to and fell in love with one of my best friends. Yeah, I know people always warn about it but sometimes when you feel a certain way you can't control it.

 

For the past year we've been back and forth with the idea with a relationship, I won't specifically get into the details because they aren't as important. To get to the main points, she just didn't feel right but I was in love. Yeah I'm pretty young to feel these things but I've been pretty careful with those kinds of feelings my entire life and was confident in how I felt.

 

Today we sat down and had a long talk. It came down to it that she enjoys being great friends, and that the current relationship of friends is great, but that my pursuit of her would kill it. I couldn't be both, the pursuer and the friend. I decided that I'd rather be the friend. It hurt. A lot.

 

I know I am going to still be crazy about her. I told her that I am going to give us some space for a while, for my sake. I guess I just want to hear that I did the right thing, choosing a lasting friendship. I also don't know how I am going to be able to handle her future relationship endeavors with maturity. I've prided myself on being mature for my age, and living to a higher self standard, but I don't want to freak out and be emotional if she finds other guys, be it long term or short.

 

/r/relationships, I did the right thing right? How do I make sure I no longer negatively affect our friendship? Why can't I see why kids love Cinnamon Toast Crunch? (Sorry, had to make a joke through the emotions)

Can you give me a shortened version of the text?
<bot>: I decided friendship was more important. Doesn't feel right. Don't want to be insanely emotional when I hear about her anymore.