<human>: Can you summarize the given text in a few sentences?

I've been best friends with this guy for about 4 years now. At first I didn't like him, but then about a year into our friendship the feelings started and blah blah blah. I told him initially how I felt and he kindly shot me down. Our friendship was a bit rocky at that point, but it got stronger with time and eventually we were even better than ever. Enter the college scene. One drunken night he suggests we try friends with benefits. I realize that this set-up isn't going to work out for me emotionally, so we mutually decide to call it quits without really discussing anything. Ever since then it's been a bit awkward and being around him isn't nearly as natural as it used to be. I know he's feeling the same way. So I was hoping you guys had some advice on how to get over someone, as this has been an issue for 4 years and it's really putting a strain on me emotionally. My self esteem is at an all time low. It might be helpful to add that we share all the same friends, so cutting him from my life is kind of a difficult task to undertake. Right now I'm struggling with figuring out how to squash my feelings while simultaneously keeping him as my friend. He's the best person I know and someone I tell everything to. Except this, I suppose.
<bot>: Massive crush on my guy best friend of four years. Not going to happen any time soon. Need a way to get over this as it is affecting my emotional well being.