Image by tony sak via FlickrSomeone asked this question on the forums over at PlentyOfFish, so I thought I’d take it a little deeper here.
Sometimes it’s hard to comprehend “real” romantic love for some people. Especially once you’ve been really hurt, deceived, or abused by someone you felt strong love for at one point. I’ve often noticed (after the aftermath) that I had loved someone who really didn’t love me back with the same depth, or in the same way, if at all.
Is it possible that some people really aren’t capable of “real love”?

A friend of mine found herself at the end of a relationship this week.  She suspected that things were off  and that a break-up was possibly in the near future, but when it happened, well her suspicions brought no comfort.  This woman, she is really the total package, bright, funny, successful, creative, honorable, lovely, and a good friend to many.  In an attempt to help my friend, I decided to do some research and if I found anything helpful, I’d share it with you. I was surprised to find that a lot of what works, well it’s just following your instincts and doing what comes natural. 
Avoid …read more

Having a friend tell you that you have this sad air around you that’s so thick that he can stand being around you is no picnic. Hearing you rant and vent about a loss or betrayal has become a constant dread. Discerning a negative and lonely aura coming from you has turned into an appalling attribute. Your countenance reflects a defeated individual, seemingly foolish and pathetic. Harsh but true.
Though you can find poetry in a broken heart, it, sometimes, isn’t healthy to dwell on them. It’s true that you’re allowed to mourn for your loss but to go at it …read more