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I've fallen hard for someone but things aren't working out. Need advice

Assalamu alaikum, I'm really struggling with one-sided feelings for a guy. I've been making dua nonstop, begging Allah to bring us together. He's my second cousin, so we're related, and I've liked him for over a year now. I've made every dua I know, but it's like the doors just won't open. I keep hoping we'll bump into each other at family events, but it's like the timing is always off. The weird part? When I go to a gathering hoping to see him, he's not there. But when I decide not to go thinking he won't show up-he's there. This has happened so many times, and it's messing with my head. I spend all my time thinking about him, making dua for us to meet, getting excited for events, and then feeling crushed when nothing happens. It's so draining, honestly. I've also made these long, heartfelt duas asking Allah to make us the best spouses for each other, full of khair and barakah, with love and peace in this life and the next. I've prayed for us to be together as husband and wife in dunya and in Jannah, but now I'm just exhausted. This is the first time I've ever felt this strongly about anyone, and letting go feels impossible. I've done Istikhara, I've tried everything, but I'm so tired. The anxiety and sadness are really affecting my mental peace. What should I do? Should I keep making dua for him, or is it time to let go and leave it to Allah? Also, if anyone knows any special duas or ways to please Allah that might help, please share. I'm ready to try anything.

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Dont exhaust yourself chasing a locked door. Keep your general duas open but shift your focus. Pray for a righteous spouse, without naming him, and ask for contentment with whatever Allah plans. Your mental peace is worth protecting.

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Allah’s plan is never late sis, and those heart-crushing moments of missing him are not a mistake. My old teacher said when things feel blocked despite your effort, its divine redirection. Let go of the idea of him specifically, and just beg for endless khair.

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Honestly babe, if he was written for you, all the missed timings wouldnt be happening. This feels like a heavy test of tawakkul. Pour all that love into your relationship with Allah, trust me. He’ll replace it with something better, or someone, when you least expect it.

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Sister, I've been in a similar one-sided situation and it’s so painful. What finally helped me was making dua that if this person isnt my naseeb, Allah removes the love from my heart. It’s hard but so freeing afterwards. Keep pushing through.

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That timing thing you described, where you keep missing him, might be Allah’s way of protecting you from something you dont see. I know it hurts now but dont force a connection that isnt flowing naturally. Focus on filling your own cup with things that make you happy.

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Maybe talk to your mom about it? Since he’s a second cousin, things can be handled decently through family. At least you’d get a clear yes or no instead of driving yourself crazy with the what-ifs. Istikhara doesnt mean no action.

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Ameen to all the duas already said here.

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SubhanAllah, may Allah ease your heart.

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Ya Rabb, grant her peace.

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