A Lesson in Love, Trust, and Letting Go....The Illusion of Love: Used, Betrayed, and Left Wondering

1/ I met a girl online in April through a penpal platform. Our connection grew when I helped her theur charity transfer funds for Palestinian relief because i had international bank account to send their funds using mt accounts. For months, I supported her selflessly and gradually got to know her better.

2/ She was dealing with trauma from a breakup. Her ex cheated and didn’t want to marry her. I became her emotional support, urging her to move on, but it was clear she was deeply hurt.

3/ Over time, she started hinting at liking me. She often mentioned her three life options:

1️⃣ Marry her ex.

2️⃣ Stay alone.

3️⃣ Marry me.

I also started developing feelings for her but didn’t openly express them.

4/ When I started my company, she asked for a job. I hired her, even though she wasn’t serious about work. I never forced her because I cared for her. Despite her struggles, I was ready to accept her past and love her unconditionally.

5/ One day, she directly asked if I liked her. I admitted it, but things shifted. Though she used to talk about marriage and life options, she suddenly claimed she had no feelings for me.

6/ I was deeply hurt. I cried and tried to make her understand how much I cared. I even suggested giving us more time, but she stayed firm, saying she felt nothing for me.

7/ To make things worse, she quit the job when my company needed her most. I pleaded with her to stay, as it hurt our projects, but she didn’t care. It felt like she only used me when she needed help.

8/ It’s been a month now, and we haven’t spoken. I’m left wondering:

Why did she hint at marriage if she had no feelings?

Was I just a distraction from her ex?

Why are some people so indifferent to those who genuinely care?

9/ I’ve learned a hard lesson about trusting intentions. Sometimes, people don’t value what you give them, and that’s not your fault. Life moves on, even if it takes time to heal.