Self-control. In my personal experience (which may be different from others, obviously) I've never been so physically attracted to someone that I haven't been able to tell myself to stop and look elsewhere. But, I have been that emotionally attracted, and it's all about putting it into context: I know I've felt that strongly, and that means I know I'll feel that strongly again in the future for someone else, and if that's the case, then this is just one more thing I can get through. There are always going to be people you want or feel for strongly, but who can or will never reciprocate your feelings. You just have to accept it as a no-go and keep optimistic about other people you'll inevitably encounter.Thanks, Luminum...that was a really interesting and helpful bit of insight. The only thing is...how does one just stop "trying" for what he wants so badly? It's not just physical cuz we have a relationship outside of my physical feelings, so it's really hard to separate them. It took me a long time to figure out what exactly my feelings were for him, so now I know I won't (at least for the foreseeable future) be in *that* kind of relationship with him, then how do I change what I want? I can't just tell my body, "Hey...no boy for you! Sorry! Move on!" I mean, I can, but how much good will it do.
Baby steps, baby steps.........









