Love and you.

India
January 16, 2011 7:52am CST
If you love someone who refuses to respond to your love, what you will do under such a condition and what you think the right step to be followed under such circumstances?
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@dorannmwin (36392)
• United States
18 Jan 11
I've been in a situation that is somewhat like the situation that you've described here. What I had to do was I had to remove myself from the situation. Looking back on it, I can honestly say that it was one of the hardest things that I've ever done in my life, but I know that making the decision to move myself away from that person that I loved was also one of the best things that I've ever done in my life. If I hadn't been able to remove myself from the situation, I wouldn't be happily married with my two wonderful children the way that I am today.
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@EdnaReyes (2622)
• Philippines
18 Jan 11
This is a kind of love that induced pain and yet can still make the heart smile.If you're in love and not receiving same affection, and you're hurting, then it's time for you to have an exit. Don't let pride and stubbornness ruin your thoughts about love. Find love that is meant for you. Don't make love hurt you just because you insist on something not meant for you. Bid that love goodbye and make a new start of looking for another prospect.
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@Hatley (163773)
• Garden Grove, California
19 Jan 11
hi doctor didi If I loved someone who did not respond, I would leave that man alone and start dating someone else. I would not make a fool of myself and have this person laughing inside at me. Love can not be forced. Either you do or don't love someone.That is the right and the only step to take,anything else will just end in heartbreak.
• Philippines
17 Jan 11
Greetings! Well, if that happened to me then he don't deserve my love. I would just wait for someone better to come. If he refuses my love then maybe he's not meant for me. Maybe someone better is meant for me. There are so many fishes in the sea I must not be desperate. :) I'll just stay happy always as mr. right comes along. ;) ayieee! :)
@jak2010 (1550)
• Papua New Guinea
20 Jan 11
I would just give up and try another one because I do not let down my own esteem. If the first one fails, that is for all.
@shrijsr (574)
• Bangalore, India
16 Jan 11
Well, i was in a similar situation a few months ago doctordidi! The guy whom i loved never responded to me. But, that din't stop me from loving him. I never expected him to even like him because we need to accept the fact that loving someone doesn't give us the license to own them! I continued loving him, secretly without him letting know. Just a sight of him would make me happy and I used to feel that i already got all the happiness in the world! For my surprise, recently a couple of months ago, he started showing signs of liking and eventually, i found out that he too started loving me! :) When i came to know that he too loves me, I was on top of the world and then, that was the day i realized the truth behind the sentence, "True Love Never Fails!" :) i would suggest you to trust on your love. Surely you will get it and I still would have loved and lived for him forever even if he had not come my way! Love doesn't expect anything in return, but I got him as a gift! Love requires a lot of Patience and time will surely test your love before it gives you in your hands! :)
• China
16 Jan 11
very good!i totally admire you for what you said.
@shrijsr (574)
• Bangalore, India
17 Jan 11
Thank you so much! :) And yeah, happy Mylotting! :)
• United States
16 Jan 11
Walk away and mend your broken heart. My ex I Thought loved me but he didn't. I was really hurt but with the help of my dear friend I got help mending my heart and I was ready when my guy found me. Now I Have someone who loves me. But It wouldn't have happened If I hadn't mended my heart.
@dpk262006 (58679)
• Delhi, India
17 Jan 11
Hi Doctor! I believe that love could not be one sided affair. It may not be 50-50 either. However, it takes two hands to clap. Till the other party responds it will be futile to love that person. If no response is coming from the other party, it clearly shows that s/he is not interested.
@celticeagle (170433)
• Boise, Idaho
16 Jan 11
MOVE ON! I have been there and done that. I still look back at pictures I have and have fantasies of scenarios I would have loved to have happened. Life goes on though and instead of being sad all the time. It is just the way life is sometimes. You can't always get what you want. But you can sure try!
@savypat (20216)
• United States
16 Jan 11
Is love or lust the right word for this discussion? If you truly love, then that is enough, one needs no acknowledgement of love, it just is. However lust is a different subject and for that to be satisfied ones needs a response. Thankfully lust is most of the time short lived when no response is given. If this doesn't happen you have a very unhealthy situation to cope with.
• Philippines
17 Jan 11
It happened to me before i fell in love with my best friend. But he loves somebody else. It hurts me a lot though i really have to accept things that we can never be an item. Years passed i already move on of what my feelings for him. But one of our friends told me that he loves me too. And he is just to afraid to face the consequences if ever we ended up together. Deciding on things like you are friends then you became lovers in the you both have to have the courage to face whatever the risks are. Might be a happy ending or you might lose to friendship that you have if you don't end up together. So it depends on both of you.
• United States
16 Jan 11
Sometimes we have to love someone enough to let them go. It is quite a difficult situation but not a healthy one to continue to pursue if the person is absolutely not reciprocating. Allow time and or another love interest to dissipate the feelings.
@tkonlinevn (6462)
• Vietnam
17 Jan 11
If you really love him/her, you should give him/her time to realize and to perceive your love.
@Catana (735)
• United States
16 Jan 11
The right step is to leave them alone. You have no right to force yourself on someone who's not interested, and the more you do it, the more likely they are to dislike and even hate you. And why spend time on someone who isn't interested in you? That would be a waste of your time and energy and keep you from finding someone who is more suited for you. There are millions of possible people to love and possibly love you.
@mtrguanlao (5522)
• Philippines
16 Jan 11
Hi Doctor! In my own opinion,if I love somebody and he doesn't respond to my love,I guess he is no longer in love with with me and if that's the case,I will let him go. If he doesn't love me I know he is no longer happy with me,so why do I have to be selfish with it. I will let him find his own happiness 'cause for me,true love is giving him true happiness. See you around!
@Jlyn10 (11965)
• Malaysia
16 Jan 11
I'll just move on with my life. What's the point in waiting for someone who doesn't show you any love? Besides, he's not the last man on earth. And if I can't get him to love me, I can always get someone else.