Given the life I've led I'm in no position to give advice on this subject. I will back up what others have said, though: No matter how hopeless things seem now, things will get better, and often in ways you can't anticipate. You might end up with her. You might end up with someone else. You might end up alone, but learn that it's not as bad as it seems. You don't know what's going to happen tomorrow, and tomorrow is where the adventure lies. Never give up hope.