One-sided Relationships
By ratyz5
@ratyz5 (7808)
Philippines
January 25, 2008 11:52am CST
Well, not all of us are fortunate to meet prospects who would reciprocate affection. They are either already taken or not interested. Then, there are those who wouldn't like to go further on letting their feelings be known. Hidden desires or whatever other may call it. Mysterious admirers that even those who they admire about don't even know that they are being looked upon in such a way.
Some call it tragic since the main fault would be due to the one with such feelings not instigating any act to have their feelings known.
I was like that before and it seems that I will never let those prospects know that I once liked them.
Anyway, I don't know why but, there's that element in that situation, even in stories that I read, that I find characters similar with what I have gone through quite fascinating. I know I can relate to what they're in yet, there's that intrigue of uncertainty if the possibility of those feelings would be known or silence would still conquer such emotions. Or if such feelings be slightly noticed, would the recepient comply or deny it?
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@bjcyrix (6901)
• Philippines
8 Aug 08
Heya! I just saw this discussion. Didnt realize it was from you..^_^
So! heehhehe..we really are alike when it comes to these things.
Hey! you were nudging me to get it over with and yet you didnt 'get it over with' yourself when it comes to those prospects.
Anyway, yeah it is about the fear of rejection but mainly Im just not interested enough. Sure I may have some 'crushes' or admirations but I dont do anything about it either. Because its just for 'fun'. I mean its just a way for me to pass the time and for inspiration as well so that going to school everyday wont be that boring. I havent seen someone that I think I might get serious with. But then again, Im not really looking.
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@ratyz5 (7808)
• Philippines
8 Aug 08
Thanks for resurrecting this old discussion that I have completely forgotten.. its been months since I last replied to anyone who participated in this discussion..
Reap what you so, as they say..
Nudging you to 'get it over with?' I was suggesting you to get that 'hide when you see them' over with.. so you mean to say you not only do that on those who stare and point their lips at you or those who usually get recognized with daily interaction, you also do that on prospect(s)? Well, I didn't know that you also do that to them but, if they're available, why not hide them along with you? ~ just kidding
On my part, they are simply taken or not interested. I wouldn't like to create a scenario that would be too problematic. If she's already with someone else, that's just how the way it is. If she's not interested, then good for her. If I was to take some girl from her current partner, it would imply that I can also accept chances that she can also be taken away from me. Now, I wouldn't like that. If I would insist myself on someone who really doesn't want to get into a relationship, I'd be just building my hopes up while vexing her away.
Of course, the set up is different when its from your (girl's) point of view.. its not as simple as waiting for either Valentines or Christmas or in any other activity that the girl just comes forward to her prospect and admits what she feels.
Yeah, I often did weird stuff just from getting inspired from them but also, wasn't that serious to actually admit it to them. I have probably gave them hints but, even when they do notice them, they still act the same way, as natural as before which implies that they are better with what we are at that moment than to pushing it into something else.
'...so that going to school everyday(?) won't be that boring.'
I can relate to this one. I use to come to school so early.. Be in class while nobody was still around.. then prospect arrives wherein I appreciate those moments that we're the only students in the classroom, even though conversations rarely happen like, 'do we have to pass something today?' or 'can I 'refer' from your assignment(s)?' or the most typical would be, 'can I have a bite? (I'd be eating something of course..)' also did that half-way through college.. and someone also was like that too..
'...not really looking.'
Oh yeah, this is different from looking out for those that you hide from.. then again, some of them happens to be among those that, as you implied that I keep on insisting, 'get over with.'
@ratyz5 (7808)
• Philippines
10 Aug 08
Caught off guard? That would seem like an embarrassing incident..
Why wouldn't it be good for her not being interested? It would just mean possibilities that she might already have someone else in mind or she has more important priorities..
'...every girl is different' indeed.
That's a good way on being indirect, taking a seat on your prospect's chair..
She's the one who asks those questions I posted earlier.. not me..
Am I? I guess I should drop it starting now..
@bjcyrix (6901)
• Philippines
9 Aug 08
WOah! HAppy to see how you commented on my response.^_^
you also do that on prospect(s) what? hiding? depends really.LOL! of course Id be 'hiding' my 'affections' from them but I surely wont duck down just because they're there. hmm..I seem to remember I did that when I was caught off guard.
If she's not interested, then good for her. what do you mean?why is it good for her not being interested in you?
If I was to take some girl from her current partner, it would imply that I can also accept chances that she can also be taken away from me. I do so agree with you!(just my opinion on it and not actual experience)
hints? depends on the hints..I mean there are some 'hints' that can be easily mistaken as a joke or a 'tease' between two friends. You know? when a girl acts naturally even when the guy gave really obvious hints, it means that she likes him in some way too, because if the girl really doesnt have any interest whatsoever, she'd be avoiding you, maybe thinking that she doesnt want to get your hopes up...or something like that. but then again, every girl is different.
hehehe! I did that too! still remember some incidents..it was in 6th grade, and I would be really early because I walk from home to school, then I saw he was early in going to the classromm too(takes his lunch in school). I usually sit anywhere I like whenever Im early but I remember one time, I sat at his desk (which was directly below the ceiling fan by the way)just so hed be forced to talk to me.^_^ the 'dialogues' were somewhere along those lines you said.
can I have a bite? you seriously asked that?? hope she was a close friend.LOL! its usually something like "You want some?" rather than "can I have a bite?"^_^
you're really on my case this time arent ya?? "looking" and "looking out" are two very different things.=p
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@academic2 (7000)
• Uganda
8 Aug 08
I hate it and I will never hide my feelings from those I love, but when I show my true love to someone, I want to see it returned to me-returned in kind-if you leave me to love all alone, oh no! it hurts!
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@ratyz5 (7808)
• Philippines
8 Aug 08
I knew someone who actually has the same perspective when it comes to admitting their emotions for someone.. they want their feelings to be reciprocated as well.. but, you can't always expect everything to work out on our favor..
Thanks, academic2 for sharing!
@fatal_ivory (238)
• Philippines
26 Jan 08
I think those people that choose to be mysterious are afraid of rejection. Maybe they don't want to hear the big "No" when they ask the person he/she admire. Sometimes, it really takes some gutts to tell someone about your true feelings for her/him. But as the saying goes, the truth will set you free. It is really hard to express what you really feel. But if yodid it, it is really a wonderful feeling. You'll feel a sense of fulfillment and satisfaction you've never felt before. Just give yourself some time to do that.
@ratyz5 (7808)
• Philippines
26 Jan 08
That is true.
There's that fear for rejection so they settle for being anonymous. Or even keep that "friend" relationship that has been so far established towards their prospects. That they would favor that over the uncertainties when one really does confess their feelings. Regret and so on.