Ever felt like you missed out on the love of your life?

I met a guy this summer, who may not exactly be “the love of my life,” but he sparked something in me that I hadn’t felt for ages. I didn’t know how to handle it so I let it slip before it even turned into anything at all. Now if I try to contact him it’ll just be awkward… I let it slip away because I’m in experienced with dating and didn’t know how to let him know how I felt. I was apprehensive too so I often sent mixed messages.

At first I was mad he never called after a while, but I realized I didn’t even give him a reason to call. I never gave the right signs, even though I was getting them from him.

Has anyone ever felt this way and has it ever worked out for the better?