Is there a such thing as a missed opportunity?

[Ms. C Mims]

You dont have to read all this, you can just answer the question, just venting.

Gosh, this girl I met in school, "Amy" is absolutely beautiful. She was in one of my classes and she spoke to me a few times before she switched out, I can't get her off my mind.

Social anxiety made it tough for me to open up to her, thus she got tired of waiting around for this turtle to come out its shell and stopped coming around.

Although, while in that class, she would dance around me, ask me questions about myself and she even asked me to homecoming! I thought she was joking and so I said no and she was like "oh, I feel rejected."

I missed "Amy" after she switched out and decided to follow her on twitter, she took notice and even tweeted about me following her. She didn't follow me back though.

Just sitting here, reflecting on our small meaningless conversations I get upset. It bothers me knowing I could have passed up on a good person all because I couldn't open up.

She has said hi to me in the hallways, at least I think she was saying hi to me but I didn't stop to talk in fear that she was greeting someone behind me, I'm sure you know how awkward that can be...

Ugh, so my fellow Yahoo-ers, tell me about your missed opportunities, doesn't have to be about love..
Thanks Cameron, you sound like a good kid. I'm not actually a teacher, I'm only two years older then you. I stated in my question that she wasnt in any of my classes implying that I'm still in school..

[Cameron C]

I'm going to assume you're an adult, because it sounds from my perspective that you're a teacher.
First off, you need to stop fearing that everything is going to turn around on you, because it won't. You need to let go of the fears to pass the obstacles. I'm 14, and gay, but that didn't stop me from confessing to my crush. Sure he's straight but we're friends and I just play damned awkward around him. You need to stop thinking so critically about the most negative situation and start looking at the more optimistic side of things. Then you'll be closer to 'Amy'.
Missed opportunities? I have none. I followed my heart. I suggest you do the same.
PS: Sorry if I sound brash. I just think you didn't do enough to keep her close.

[Incubus]

It's harder to find a girlfriend when nobody knows you're interested in them. To be honest, come out of the closet would raise your chances significantly... and I mean put it on Facebook and be honest at school. 1 out of every 10 people are homosexuals, that means if your school has 300 people there are 30 gay people, let’s say 15 male, 15 female... if they know you're gay they might get the courage to approach you.

And don't date someone just so you're not alone, let your heart want them first.