I confessed my feelings to the first person I encountered, so desperate was I for a

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connection. And in that vulnerable moment, I bared my soul to a stranger, hoping against hope for a positive response. But instead of reciprocation, all I received was a look of confusion and pity. It was then that I realized the folly of my actions, and the importance of taking time to develop a genuine connection before laying bare my heart. Lesson learned, I vowed to be more discerning in the future and to guard my feelings until the right person came along.