Hmmmm, I can relate to this, I saw a friend after so many years. I was happy to see him but not knowing his was the direct opposite , I went to our area headquarter at church that faithful day, then I was seating like three bench away from him then
I spotted him , he passed me by to get something and went back to his seat , it was then I got a clearer picture of him, he saw me and looked away then I decided to leave my seat to seat with him in front and I did so . I asked him is this your name .....he said yes, I was happy I finally met him then I asked him do you recognize me he said yes and I was like you remembered me but pretended as if you don't know me I left his side sad and disappointed.
It's terrible for us, isn't it? And I'm sure it would be terrible for everyone on the receiving end. But people change and their views change, nothing can't be done I guess.
Thanks for sharing your story.