I can understand because I have put special people on pedestals too. We see as "that's how we want to be treated". However, if that person hurts or rejects us, we go the opposite direction; we hate them, we get very upset, or whatever. At least your friend was aware about you and knows you well enough to tell you the truth.

I tend to put others on pedestals as well. I've also been told absolutely no two a relationship and it crushed me for someone I had put on a pedestal. One of the things idi now is try to being people to a realistic level and remember their flaws. I think a lot of it also stems from my poor self esteem.

The favorite person category some of us put people in. Or just the over admiration can be a lot of pressure.