How to get over a gay celibate guy

Hi everyone, I posted on her a month or two ago about I guy I was unsure of. Well. Im sure now, and Im so pissed. Basically this person said he was never going to find someone, (hinting towards celibacy). And I dont know what to feel. I one way Im happy because I need to focus on myself and move on with my life, and the other hand I wish I could get the feeling of being in a relationship or experimenting with someone. He and I would've been a good match too. We decided, or I, that we should pursue a friendship because it will just make my feelings flourish. I dont know, I feel like I will never find someone like him or that it will take years.. Im 19, and hes 17 btw. Do you guys have any advice or similar experiences, I really am in need of some good hopeful bright advices. Thanks.