Is unrequited love the worst type of love you can have?

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In my opinion it is. You are a longing for this person to just show up and be there and love you and care about you but at the end of the day they don’t.

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How do you bounce back from that? You’re with the person they say they love you and you believe them but now it’s like you look at everybody differently

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Xitomyth

Xper 6

I disagree, it's not the worst, I reserve that for toxically abusive relationships to be the worst... As for bouncing back, I say stop caring about what the other person thinks. If you like someone, get to know them, then tell them, see if the feeling is mutual and go from there. Also, binge watch dark stuff, the realism helps move things along. Your best bet is to look for someone who will be good for you and to you. Message me if you want more or a list of shows to watch.

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Justneedtokno

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You’re absolutely right. I could not imagine being in a relationship like that.
Xitomyth

1 y
I speak from experience, both my own and that of friends who I observed over the years, never be afraid to ask for help if you're lost and need help to find your way forward.

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Justneedtokno

You’re absolutely right. I could not imagine being in a relationship like that.

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Xitomyth

I speak from experience, both my own and that of friends who I observed over the years, never be afraid to ask for help if you're lost and need help to find your way forward.

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Maspolomas

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I’ve given lots of love to my girlfriend and had my heart broken so now I’m just there for my son.

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Maspolomas

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You just take your time and someone will find you that truly loves you for who you are.

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Maspolomas

You just take your time and someone will find you that truly loves you for who you are.

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Brainsbeforebeauty | 183 opinions shared on Break Up & Divorce topic.

Influencer

I honestly don't know the answer to that.. I'm sure it would be very hard to love someone knowing they don't live you back... But it's just as hard to lose that person that did love you back, and the love you had for them doesn't just die away when they die.

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Jean-Marie_Céline

Influencer

I'd say that it's the second worst type of love - the absolute worst would loving someone that not only does not requite you, but also despises and/or exploits you!

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Jjpayne | 241 opinions shared on Break Up & Divorce topic.

Master

It's the toughest because you are so invested in it with no return. It's a one way love and I agree that's one of the worst types of love, if not the worst. At least with a bitter divorce, you loved each other at least once vs the person not even caring if you exist

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queenfreddie

Xper 5

It definitely is because also, in almost all cases, they'll never return your feelings. There's no use in waiting for them to open their eyes and return your feelings, because it'll never happen. That's a hard truth to swallow.

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Justneedtokno

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I have and unknowingly did it. They were also saying they love me they were around but I didn’t know it wasn’t full

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Justneedtokno

I have and unknowingly did it. They were also saying they love me they were around but I didn’t know it wasn’t full

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EaterPeter | 97 opinions shared on Break Up & Divorce topic.

Yoda

Most love is unrequited. We give kind of love we like to receive. Others give kind of love they like to receive. And it may be accurate only for 1 to 20 percent people.

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EaterPeter

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Unrequired*
EaterPeter

1 y
It barely matches.
EaterPeter

1 y
Thanks to kno!
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Justneedtokno

1 y
Do you think the 20/80 rule is real
EaterPeter

1 y
It applies in most places.
EaterPeter

1 y
Not really. We must be able to see it though.
EaterPeter

1 y
You meant unrequired, right?
EaterPeter

1 y
Thanks likely!
Justneedtokno

1 y
Your welcome

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EaterPeter

Unrequired*

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EaterPeter

It barely matches.

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EaterPeter

Thanks to kno!

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Justneedtokno

Do you think the 20/80 rule is real

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EaterPeter

It applies in most places.

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EaterPeter

Not really. We must be able to see it though.

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EaterPeter

You meant unrequired, right?

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EaterPeter

Thanks likely!

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Justneedtokno

Your welcome

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ct1243

Xper 6

Self love and self heal.. you can’t love someone unless you love yourself. So unequal love isn’t health it’s been selfish and that person can’t give you love until they love them self.

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KrakenAttackin | 232 opinions shared on Break Up & Divorce topic.

Guru

@Justneedtokno

You just described what every man has to go through 100 times over the course of his life.

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Justneedtokno

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I am definitely empathetic to the feeling
KrakenAttackin

1 y
@Justneedtokno. I appreciate your reply. There really isn't much you can do except develop a thicker skin and learn from the pain.

There are oceans of men out there, don't get too hung up on this one guy. Give yourself time to grieve than move on.
Justneedtokno

1 y
I never read this side of you and is nice. You’re absolutely right I’m working on it.

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Justneedtokno

I am definitely empathetic to the feeling

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KrakenAttackin

@Justneedtokno. I appreciate your reply. There really isn't much you can do except develop a thicker skin and learn from the pain.

There are oceans of men out there, don't get too hung up on this one guy. Give yourself time to grieve than move on.

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Justneedtokno

I never read this side of you and is nice. You’re absolutely right I’m working on it.

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krin_m

Yoda

I agree and I refuse to give someone that much power over me.

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Justneedtokno

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I have and unknowingly did it. They were also saying they love me they were around but I didn’t know it wasn’t full

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Justneedtokno

I have and unknowingly did it. They were also saying they love me they were around but I didn’t know it wasn’t full

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Gwenhwyfar

Master

Yeah it hurts

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Gwenhwyfar

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What you’re talking about is different. What I mean is when you love them and they don’t love you back.
Justneedtokno

1 y
I was with someone that I absolutely loved. They also was telling me that they love me too. I guess I didn’t know how much or it wasn’t the same. I’d say I would look at dating differently now because I don’t know how to believe they actually really care about me or is just sex or is something else. I feel like the trust in others is harder.
Gwenhwyfar

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Okay. The situation I meant is where you pine after him (or her) but he only sees you as a friend.
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Justneedtokno

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No we were together for a minute. Or at least it felt like it.

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Gwenhwyfar

What you’re talking about is different. What I mean is when you love them and they don’t love you back.

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Justneedtokno

I was with someone that I absolutely loved. They also was telling me that they love me too. I guess I didn’t know how much or it wasn’t the same. I’d say I would look at dating differently now because I don’t know how to believe they actually really care about me or is just sex or is something else. I feel like the trust in others is harder.

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Gwenhwyfar

Okay. The situation I meant is where you pine after him (or her) but he only sees you as a friend.

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Justneedtokno

No we were together for a minute. Or at least it felt like it.

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ItsMeItsMe1989

Yoda

Yes, I do believe it is

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msc545 | 302 opinions shared on Break Up & Divorce topic.

Master

I think you are right. It is very painful.

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Alyssa11

Yoda

One hundred percent!

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sensible27 | 108 opinions shared on Break Up & Divorce topic.

Guru

Maybe.

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Jamie05rhs | 221 opinions shared on Break Up & Divorce topic.

Master

Yeah. I think so.

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COMMODOREII | 301 opinions shared on Break Up & Divorce topic.

Master

You are right

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Waldoe | 62 opinions shared on Break Up & Divorce topic.

Guru

I agree... 100%

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