So I've had this special someone I've liked for ages, friends for a long time but of grown to have deeper feelings which I expressed to them. We had a short romantic stint but that soon ended because she decided we weren't compatible in that way and we're better as friends. That was fine considering I've always liked them as my best friend and thats what we were in the beginning.

As time has gone on, I would still give compliments and tell them how cool they are and that they are beautiful etc. We did this as friends so I was confused when I received a long winded message stating they didn't feel comfortable around me anymore and that even though they know I think my love runs deeper for them, I come off like I'm lusting after her and that if I was a guy we wouldn't even be having the conversation because my behavior was so inappropriate?

I feel horrible and disgusting and I want to now stay far away from any woman because I don't want to catch feelings and then feel the way I do now. I feel like a predator or some sort of pervert. I'm so angry with myself. I don't deserve to find love I'm afraid.