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Unrequited love is one of the hardest things a person will ever have to deal with. Unfortunately, almost everyone will experience this at one point or another. It is human nature to want the most, that which/who you can't have. So how do you deal with it?
One good thing to do in the beginning is to talk about it with a friend, vent, and get it off your chest. Once you do, do not talk about it anymore, just find a friend who you can confide in and who is a good listener. They'll allow you to "purge" some of those feelings simply by listening with a sympathetic ear. And

like they say, time heals all wounds. It will get easier in time, but if you interact with the person on a regular basis, this can take way too long. The best thing to do is to distance yourself as much as possible (cutting all ties is best). This is one of the hardest steps to take because you will often do just the opposite in the hopes that you'll be able to "sway" the other person. Doing so is a big mistake, you will not be able to sway the other person and you'll only serve to make things a lot harder on yourself. The more distance you create, the quicker the healing process. You'll find yourself thinking less and less about the person as time passes.
Another big step to take is to get back out there, start dating again, start having fun again! Another cliche that absolutely rings true is "nothing gets you over the last like the next." If you find someone else who is on the same page as you and the relationship, it will be amazing how quickly the unrequited love fades away, and soon you'll be able to look back on the situation and laugh. Good luck!

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