Animal hon, I'm not one of the sensible pixies...and I think Lou gave you great advice. But I'll take a shot, just to let you know that yet another person is sending warm thoughts.

First, I don't think I can even count all the romantic near-misses I've had in my 32 years. You can't help it, there will be people you almost hooked up with. A friend of mine calls it the "right guy, wrong time" phenomenon. It seriously sucks that you hit two of them in the same 24 hours. I know it hurts and I can't take that away. But if you keep putting yourself out there, meeting people, telling them how you feel, taking chances....eventually you aren't gonna miss, and it's gonna be wonderful.

Maybe not today, though. So lets get you through today. You're hurting, so you need to be taken care of. Find friends who'll do it (and there seem to be loads here if you don't want to leave the house or use the phone). Do whatever used to make you feel better....just the act of taking care of yourself, no matter what your doing, will help a little bit.

I know, it's not much to offer. But I hope it helps a bit, and that you're feeling better soon.

G