9 Cases of Unrequited Love That Made Me Grow

6. Unrequited love toward an introvert.

“I asked a guy out for the first time in my life. I learned how important it is to have the drive and also learned how painful it is to get rejected.” For once, you were in control of your life: you took the initiative and learned a valuable lesson. Even though your affection was never reciprocated, you gained experience and confidence that you can use to work toward other goals.