Is My Love For Someone Unrequited?

Are you the one constantly initiating contact?

Do you feel used and/or unappreciated?

Are you making big efforts for someone only to get nothing but a “Thanks” in return?

Do you keep waiting for the other person to experience a stable affection for you?

Does your identity depend on loving this person and he or she loving you?

Do you frequently wonder what the other person is doing, whereas they are giving no heed to you whatsoever?

Do you experience little to no physical contact with this person?

Do you feel anxious when you think of him/her?

Based on your answers, it is unlikely that you are experiencing unrequited love. That is, of course, a positive sign! Unrequited love means love that is not returned or rewarded. Loving someone with all our heart and mind sounds romantic. But if you are unsure if your partner (or person you are dating) loves you back, it may be time to find out if the love is unrequited. In your case, there may be no reasons for concern. It’s important for partners to make time to connect and cuddle, because it can increase intimacy and it is also relaxing.

Based on your answers, you are displaying some signs related to unrequited love. When you experience unrequited love (you love someone that doesn’t love you back) you are being rejected by someone and that can hurt. The emotions related to rejection can be so strong, that the body registers the pain as if it were physical. However, if you think you are being rejected by someone, it’s better to move on than to wallow in self-pity. Remember that the world has billions of people on it. Believe that you will find your soulmate when the time is right!

Unfortunately, you are displaying the signs typically seen among individuals who experience unrequited love. If you are unsure if your partner loves you back, that can be a very bad feeling. Unrequited love happens when love is not returned or rewarded. There are several things you can do to deal with unrequited love. First, you should accept that you are being rejected to free yourself from grudges. Remember to love yourself more and that you have plenty of reasons to live. Besides, you should be able to forgive the other person and recognize that you are not alone in this struggle. Meet and date new people and make sure to keep your distance from the one who hurt you.