I’ve had to... I think this is a very mature way to love someone and many aren’t cut for it. Many view love as ownership and their ego runs their love. For me, my love is a bit more unconditional. I’ve only loved a man once so far but I’ve had to accept I love him, yes, but I had to let him go... I didn’t have much choice given he was moving away for awhile. Mentally and emotionally I’m still trying to let him go. It’s what’s healthiest for him and me. I can’t just think for myself and what I need.
He will be returning and I have faith we’ll be together again. If not, I’ll still love him. But in the meantime if not knowing, I am trying to heal from the pain and forgive him for things that did cause me hurt. I do love him but I’m not sure yet if that means we’re supposed to be together.
So yes, sometimes letting someone go is actually required.. whether you love them or not. Love should be positive and healthy.. not possessive and bitter.00 Reply
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Love is selfless. I know we love someone so much that they want to have nothing to do with us or perhaps that person has another partner and you can't do anything about it. No matter the reason, just knowing you won't be love back drains every piece of us, we feel broken, not enough, unwanted and all sort of things , despite the unbearable pain we go through if we really love someone we let them go even if it is bigger than us. Love itself is selfless. You can never hurt someone you claim you love no matter how severe the damage it's causing you is. We let them go, hurting them won't make us feel better anyways.10 Reply
1.6K opinions shared on Relationships topic. That is called unconditional love that is called true love that is called thinking of somebody else before you're thinking of yourself that is called giving of yourself. and it's going to cause so much came to your heart and if you can learn how to do this and not only do this but you bounce back from it to understand it to become it it will make you be one of the best people on this planet because that means you are strong you're independent your strength is so badass on the inside that's what we're all supposed to do that's who we are all supposed to be if we were all this way our planet would be a whole different person a whole different world it would not be the me me selfish world that it is today
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+1 yDepend on situation that Love is of which type if you are in serious relationship you will talk and set her for long relationship means marriage and if you are making her girlfriend then I will understand her position and then if its nassary I will let her go.
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+1 yI would if they abused me or disrespected me
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+1 yYour English is a bit confusing, but the gist is, can you let someone you love go. Of course you can, especially if you two are NOT SUITED FOR EACH OTHER.
Has nothing to do with them doing your wrong, or being yours. Sometimes people cannot be friends, lovers or anything much. You find that out over time and you have to make a decision.10 Reply
Anonymous(25-29)+1 y“I love you and I want to be happy. I give my all and it just doesn’t seem like it’s what you need. I want you to understand that while I’m imperfect, I make so many sacrifices trying to give you what I think you deserve. I can accept it if it’s not what you want. I will live you no matter what and if you leave aim search of true love I will always wish the best for you. But I won’t wait here for you to come back because I want true love for myself. And if you have doubts about me that make you want to leave, I want to leave room for somebody who will be sure of me the way I’m sure I love you. I want somebody who will give me the gift of unconditional love. I know deep down you take my love for granted and I have no points to prove. As long as you don’t try to use me or take advantage of the love I have for you will always remain. As long as your the man I know you to be-the man I respect-I will wish you the best.”
was that too much to send somebody?😅00 Reply
+1 yYou can’t force someone to “stay”. If someone you love says they want to leave all you can do is try to understand why. If the why isn’t something within your control then you really don’t have much of a choice. In my experience, it’s better to let someone you love go if needed because they may figure out that “why” on their own and come back. If you fight it, you may ruin whatever love there is left.
00 ReplyI will let them go. Why I need to stop him when he choose to leave me. Maybe it's my mistake for choosing him in the first place. So for me I'm lucky enough to get a chance to choose either to leave or stay with him who does not sincerely love me. I don't want to waste my time for loving someone who doesn't appreciate me. If he choose to go just go just let me move on and find new man who will appreciate me more compare to him.
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+1 yThere’s no need to be spiteful or dramatic just walk away. They were a good enough person for you to like them in the beginning so they should be a good enough person to where you can just part ways with no big blowout I’d rather keep her as a friend or at least a possible friend in the future.
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+1 yIt's not a choice I feel it is up to me to make. Let me explain.
I don't believe anyone is owned by anyone else. People should be together because of a shared choice. If one party is not ok with that? then it will fail regardless.31 Reply- +1 y
Also, I hope more people understand prenuptial’s are a loving thing to do as marriage is done. Protection of both parties or polygamy even. Caring , loving is utmost respect. A book designed of these items in mind is not made. It is life’s fast ball with a curve in the pitch. No question is stupid, it is how we can thrive!
Anonymous(36-45)+1 yIf you truly love someone, you will wish the best for them even if you were not in the picture, if you cannot do that, it means you are possessive of them and don't have their best interests at heart which is unfortunately like the majority of people.
10 ReplyLetting them go is better than begging and pleading. Even if I loved them i still have my self respect and dignity.
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+1 yTough one. It would be one that requires a lot of deliberation and understanding. Most likely after that, if it is for the best, then yes. Love includes growth, personal growth, and that is when letting go needs to be looked at.
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+1 yI always felt it was BS that if you love em, let em go. If i let you go, its cause ion love you as much
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+1 yLove isn’t about possession. It’s about caring most about what makes the other person happy. The ultimate test is if you can accept that they are happier with someone else
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Also this is assuming the other person RESPECTS you of course. It’s possible to fall out of love and lose attraction towards someone but still RESPECT them. If they cheated on you before the relationship was over that’s a clear sign they don’t respect you. That’s different.
But it’s also possible they don’t see a future of being happy with you but still have a deep underlying respect for you. It’s a very sad scenario. But if you love them then you wants what’s best for them. If that means letting them go so be it.
I had to go through this once years ago. A lesser part of me feels angry, lonely, jealous and vindictive at times. But the better part of me understands.
+1 yI would only if is clear we are not meant to be. If there's a chance and he's willing, I would keep him.
10 Replyjust because you love them doesn't mean it was meant to be, so yeah if its meant to be at some point they will return into your life
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+1 yYou should forsure. There is no point in trying to keep the person who doesn't even love you or value your love.
The only person getting hurt will be you. no one else20 Reply If they hurt me, they're gone for good. There is a time for forgive and forget, but sometimes we have to make hard decisions and forget them
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+1 yU trying to get men into trouble to catch a charge. When men try too hard they are labeled as creepy, sperate and if they are too persistent then STALKER. How often do u hear these terms associated with men vs women? Exactly!
00 Reply1.3K opinions shared on Relationships topic. That's the definition of love.
That you seek their joy, even if that means they don't choose you.
It's not easy.
But that's true love.11 Reply- +1 y
Amazing words! True
The question isn’t if you love someone do you let them go but if they love you will they comeback... Willy did 4 times
00 Reply1.2K opinions shared on Relationships topic. That's bullshit said in romantic novels, not in real life.
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+1 yI would never intentionally cause pain to anyone I love or have loved.
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Nope, not me, not over me or by hurting me knowingly. I'm getting my pound of flesh.
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+1 ydepends on the situation. to cut the rope or not to
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+1 yWhat the fuck? No. What kind of stupid, bullshit, shit test is this cognitive dissonance? You don’t leave someone you love and you don’t let them leave.
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+1 yIf you did me wrong I'm dumping you no matter how much I love you I won't love anyone more than I love myself
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Anonymous(25-29)+1 yI can't fall in love anymore. I will instantly kick them out the moment I sense an alarming change in their behavior.
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Anonymous(36-45)+1 yI let her go. While it was difficult, it was always one sided from the start. She loved the attention. Not the man.
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Opinion Owner+1 yAn unfortunate figment of an overactive, yet lonely imagination at the time. A wolf in sheep's clothing. An emotional vampire. And a user. Narc. Gas lighter. Liar.
+1 yYeah they gotta go bc obviously they don't love me in return
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+1 yIf someone does you wrong you let them go regardless. Especially if you love them. The more you love them the more they’ll hurt you!
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+1 yAnyone who would is a pussy, go after what you want.
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+1 yIf they want to go. I of course let them go. You can’t love and imprison someone
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+1 yif they did me wrong and hurt me i would not love them and let them go.
00 ReplyIf it's for the best yes you have to consider theyre feelings also
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+1 yIf they don’t wanna be with me yep but I won’t be their if their new relationship goes south. I won’t be taken 2nd to anyone.
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+1 yYep. If a person doesn't love me then I won't love them back.
I put myself first always.00 Reply If you truly love them ( love = you want the best for the one you love ) then yes you'll let them go if they're yours they'll come back
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Anonymous(25-29)+1 yYes if I love them I will let them go and hunt them down lol
00 ReplyI would do my best to have them around me. But if they don't want me, they can go away gladly.
00 ReplyKinda think this way of thinking is dumb. If you love someone why let them go?
00 ReplyIt depends on what happens, but I’d probably have to let them go
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Anonymous(25-29)+1 yYES cause that's true love. Only wanting your partner to be happy with or without you
10 Reply2.6K opinions shared on Relationships topic. If I have to. If it's for the better, yes
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+1 yIf they hurt me I would have to let them go.
20 Reply Yes i'd like to think so
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+1 yI really love this question ❤️
00 ReplyNo. When I love someone I can't let go
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+1 yI did to my former husband for our sake
00 ReplyIf they break my Heart , yes.
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+1 yI have to make sure she really loves me too.
00 ReplySome muffs are worth the pain they cause
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+1 yYes. That's the only way love can work.
00 Reply 2.3K opinions shared on Relationships topic. Of course I would.
00 ReplyNever 🥰
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Anonymous(25-29)+1 yThere is absolutely no structure in your post.
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Anonymous(25-29)+1 ySure i'd let them go
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+1 yProbably yes Miss.
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+1 yultimate sacrifice?
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+1 yNo way
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Anonymous(36-45)+1 yI have
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