LOVE -- how should it feel ?

United States
November 27, 2008 5:24pm CST
I remember getting that feeling in my stomach, like butterflies. My heart racing, and not being able to wait for the guy to call. when he did, not caring what he said or even if he talked. When seeing the guy getting all excited just because I seen him. Didn't even need to talk to him. Always wanting to be with that person, or around him. Nowhere in my description of love, does it say hurt. Anywhere. This is only my opinion. And I know at some point it does hurt but not all the time. As many of you know I have recently separated from my husband of 17 years. I was not in love with him for a long time. Due to the way he talked to me, and the way we got along. Lots of other problems to go along with that. But this is about love. I'm not at the point in my life where I am ready to date.Now. But when I am, I want someone who feels the same about me as I do about them. If that makes since? What is love to you?
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@rsa101 (38166)
• Philippines
28 Nov 08
I understand what you're going into and you're right now is not the right time to just enter into a new relationship. For now, what you need is start finding yourself and learn to love yourself and from there you can know ehn you are ready to love others too. You deserve to be happy and move on with your new life.
• United States
28 Nov 08
Yes your right. It was just a general question. On Love.
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• United States
29 Nov 08
I understand what you are wanting. The strongest relationships start with a mutual feelings towards one another. Unrequitted love may make for great songs, stories, and sound romantic, but always ends up hurting. Loving one another includes respecting each other and allows each one to be themselves. Loving each other involves caring for each other, wanting to make each other happy, wanting to be with each other above anyone else. Love does not cause hurt or pain. Love is taking a deep friendship to a much higher plane, sharing much in common, yet allowing differences and individuality and independence. I am the luckiest guy in the world, as I am married to my best friend, who is not only my wife and best friend, but my companion and my lover also. While both of us can imagine a life without each other, we choose to stay together because life is so much better together rather than separate. I wish you love and happiness in the new year!
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• United States
30 Nov 08
Thanks. There are times when my wife would dispute that. (LOL). And I do have an ex-wife that would really have something to say about that! My mom raise three of us boys with essentially the same view of love. And we are all married, although each of us have been through the agonies of divorce, we got it right the second time around. At this time of your life, you need to heal. You'll need to be there for your daughter also. She hurts also, seeing her parents separate. Healing is possible although it does take time. Having read some of your discussions, you are a good person with much to offer. May you find that special person who will offer you the same love that you offer.
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• United States
30 Nov 08
Yes. You are so right. I am lucky to have my daughter. She is such a gift. I think that we are here for each other. Although she doesn't know how much I need her right now. She really is the greatest. Your right. Another man is the farthest thing from my mind right now. I want to get my own life together. Thanks.
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• United States
29 Nov 08
It sounds like your wife has everything every woman is looking for. Do you have a single brother that your mom also raised? I think that there would be lots of mylot women fighting over him. ( just kidding ) Really its great you found something that has it all. I'm so happy for you.
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• United States
30 Nov 08
To me, love does not hurt. Its the loss of love, the betrayal of love that hurts. I say that you should take your time in figuring out what you want in a mate, then be open to receiving the kind of love that you deserve before you start looking. What most people don't realize is that these hurts are very real, and in some cases can scar very deep. You don't want to drag these hurts into another relationship with a person that had nothing to do with their cause. This will cause them pain, and further yours.
• United States
2 Dec 08
Your so right, And you have a very good point. No one wants in the middle of your problems. Thanks a lot.
@syankee525 (6261)
• United States
30 Nov 08
once in awhile things goes good for us, then it toss in a curb ball or two. then we often feel like we hit rock bottom, then we have a few choices to make either sit around and do nothing about it. or we can do something. often it may take us time to find that something but as far as love goes, they say there is always someone for everyone, you will find that someone who will treat you the right way, sweep you right off your feet. keep your faith and dream
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• United States
30 Nov 08
I have faith your right. Someday we'll know. For now, I think I will enjoy being single.
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• United States
30 Nov 08
yeah go out and have fun, enjoy yourself with some friends. best of luck to you..
@Opal26 (17679)
• United States
28 Nov 08
Hey girlfriend! I wish I could answer that question, but I honestly don't think I know the answer! I am afraid to have the feelings because I don't want to feel the pain. The man that I am with right now doesn't love me the way I would want to be loved. He is my best friend and I love him, but he doesn't love be as anything but a best friend even though we live together and do everything together. If and when he leaves I will be hurt badly. I didn't ever want to feel that pain again, not ever. I didn't plan to get involved with anyone for that reason and now I will probably end up hurt! And if this does end, like I think it will I will not go through this again! I would much rather be alone! It just isn't worth the pain. So to me love is pain and it is something that I don't want to feel ever again!
• United States
29 Nov 08
You know, I agree. I wander Why do we always fall for our friend. And why is it that our friends can't see how much they mean to us. This has happened to me before. And it happens before you even know it hit you. And chances are, when he's gone, and your over him, maybe you'll find another prince. He will see the same thing in you as you do in him. He will treat you like you've always wanted to be treated by a man. Like you deserve. That's my dream too.
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