Hi, I am hoping you could give your professional opinion to help a close friend.
This friend met a lady in a professional conversation but was enchanted by her personality. For sake of grace, he sent her a request on a professional networking platform and has not heard back. He rationally agrees that it is 99.99% a lack of interest from the lady, particularly given their age gap. However, he has not felt this way for many years and is agonising over what to do without disrespecting the lady involved.
I would not ask but this is an unusual behaviour from the friend who is normally a workaholic with a track record of finding joy in professional accomplishments and is very bad at expressing emotions in front of people.
Also, should I ask him to seek prefessional therapy?
Your friend sounds like he’s experiencing something quite deep—perhaps a rare and unexpected emotional connection that conflicts with his usual rational mindset. It’s completely natural to feel enchanted by someone, and rejection (or even the absence of a response) can be tough. Instead of overanalyzing, he could try channeling these emotions into self-reflection: What about this interaction resonated so strongly with him? Could it be something more about himself rather than the lady? If he’s struggling to move past this feeling or if it starts interfering with his daily life, talking to a psychologist could help him explore these emotions in a healthy way. Encourage him to consider professional support if needed, and he can always book a session here: [https://therapy.betterspace.care](https://therapy.betterspace.care).
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