"no means no" doesn't only apply to sex. it also applies when your friends say they don't want to drink anymore, when they say they don't feel comfortable with affection, when they say they don't smoke weed. respecting people's boundaries doesn't only mean when it comes to sex
idk if someone will understand, but grieving will always hits u. later on, you're okay; you're accepting that someone will never be with u anymore. but, on the other side you miss them, and hope that they are still with u, celebrating your small wins in life.