Have you ever Experienced Unrequited Love?

[JustDave]

Thanks for the feedback on the story.

My apologies for the annoying impression of asking and answering simultaneously. I distinctly remember having deleted the question about, and the link to the story and only having posted the biblical quote because both together constitute a question and assertion and would be understandably annoying. How both appeared anyway, is totally beyond me.

Your story appeared in the notification that came in my email from Senior Forums, which was probably sent out before you made the deletion. I wasn't sure about adding it to my reply, but my response wouldn't have made sense without it. I wouldn't have much to say about the Biblical definition of love, other than it's not the definition I use. But I recognize that it has similarities to other definitions commonly used.

Since these other definitions vary depending on personal bias and opinion. I've simplified the whole matter for myself by settling on my personal emotional experience of love. That I can be sure of, but what you or I do with it is as important as the emotion, maybe more so. Everyone handles that part according to their own needs and bias.

 

[Radrook]

Your story appeared in the notification that came in my email from Senior Forums, which was probably sent out before you made the deletion. I wasn't sure about adding it to my reply, but my response wouldn't have made sense without it. I wouldn't have much to say about the Biblical definition of love, other than it's not the definition I use. But I recognize that it has similarities to other definitions commonly used.

Since these other definitions vary depending on personal bias and opinion. I've simplified the whole matter for myself by settling on my personal emotional experience of love. That I can be sure of, but what you or I do with it is as important as the emotion, maybe more so. Everyone handles that part according to their own needs and bias.

Very true. People will vary in what they consider to be love. For example, my paternal grandmother wasn't affected by my Grandfather's gallivanting with other women. She still felt that my grandfather loved her. In contrast, most women that would consider that evidence to the contrary.

 

[Rose65]

Very true. People will vary in what they consider to be love. For example, my paternal grandmother wasn't affected by my Grandfather's gallivanting with other women. She still felt that my grandfather loved her. In contrast, most women that would consider that evidence to the contrary.

I've known women like that, I cannot believe they paid no attention to the infidelities. I suppose such women are very practical and strong in a way I could never be. I couldn't tolerate my husband being intimate with anyone else, it would overwhelm me.

 

[Radrook]

I've known women like that, I cannot believe they paid no attention to the infidelities. I suppose such women are very practical and strong in a way I could never be. I couldn't tolerate my husband being intimate with anyone else, it would overwhelm me.

Yes, I notice that there are women who are that way. My uncle's wife was like that. He paraded in front of her with women and she looked unfazed. In stark contrast, my mother was very jealous. My father, who had observed how his father and his brother had gotten away with it, had expected the same privileges. But he had chosen the wrong woman. So intense bickering broke out over his expectations. She also came under a severe criticism from his mom who had allowed my grandfather liberty to do as he pleased. Definitely not a good foundation for a happy marriage. In the middle of the constant bickering was, of course, me.

 

[dusty]

Once.

 

[Radrook]

Many times.

I had that happen three times. As they say, "The third time is the charm!" Never again!

 

[dusty]

Here is a short fiction story I wrote about a crush over this girl named Matilda. .
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Loved yor story! You need to keep writing and get published if you haven't aready...casual beginning, enough to get attention and keep it, story builds till the crash and then the surprise ending. Excellent.

 

[chic]

Yes with my mother. How sad is that?

 

[Olivia]

No l was way too shy to acknowledge someone liking'me so l acted unaware.

 

[Radrook]

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You and your Bible will have to answer that for yourself.
But it was a fun story. Congratulations on a interesting piece of writing.

Thanks for the encouraging words. No, I don't think those kids in the story were in love. They were just attracted to her physically.

 

[Radrook]

Yes with my mother. How ad is that?

My father never responded to my love as a son neither.

 

[Kadee]

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[Trish]

There was one particular girl that I just thought was spectacular, looks brains all in one great package. Because I lived in a trailer and probably didn't dress as well as some of the kids her mother absolutely forbid her to associate with poor white trash. After hearing this I asked Mom what it meant to be poor white trash. I still think of Mom's tears and realize those meant much more to me that the opinion of that girls mother.

In my opinion, your mum was a much better person than the girl's ignorant mother.

 

[Victor]

Yes -- Still do, always ...nothing that changes about it. Useless waste of thought.
Its a personality flaw, I think and does no genuine good. The Other doesnt know and would
not care to know, whether married or single.