Is it love if it’s not reciprocal?

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Is it love if it’s not reciprocal? Feb 20, 2018 17:11:06 GMT -5 via mobile

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Post by mypaintbrushes on Feb 20, 2018 17:11:06 GMT -5

Just a ponder. I was taiught as a kid that love is only love if it’s reciprocated. So, if my spouse loves me but I don’t feel the same, it’s not true love.

The same teacher explained to us that unconditional love only exists between God and us (I went to religious school). Additionally, I’ve read that unconditional love is undesirable in a relationship, as the concept can be used by a spouse or SO to excuse bad or abisive behavior.

Thoughts on this?

northstarmom Senior Members Posts: 4,357	Is it love if it’s not reciprocal? Feb 20, 2018 21:11:25 GMT -5 via mobile bballgirl and mypaintbrushes like this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by northstarmom on Feb 20, 2018 21:11:25 GMT -5 You can choose to love someone unconditionalay. That doesn’t mean you have to stay married or otherwise in a relationship with them.
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Is it love if it’s not reciprocal?

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