LafayetteLady -> RE: love (5/10/2009 5:27:47 PM)
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Had you not asked the question, you may have been able to go on your merry way, accepting his actions as evidence of his deep feeling for you. Now that he has told you those actions have nothing to do with love, because he told you outright he doesn't love you, there's no turning back. The cat's out of the bag, you love him, he doesn't love you. Obviously his actions caused you to ask the question, and now you know. Had he punched you in the stomach, the pain you feel would not likely have been so great. My heart aches for you. Some people don't need love in their relationships. You wouldn't have asked if you were one of them. You will never again look at his actions and think "he does this because of his deep love for me" because you know he doesn't love you. It doesn't matter WHY he doesn't love you. This isn't a case of him being unable to say it. He stated his feelings very clearly. Edited to add: This is not a matter of him being dishonest and telling you he loves you when he doesn't. This is a matter of him asking you a question, him answering honestly and it not being the answer you want and need. Some needs should never be subjucated for another's happiness. For many, love is one of those needs. All you can do now is decide if being "liked" is enough for you to want to continue with your current situation. I suspect that if it were enough, you wouldn't have come here asking the question. Some people don't think they need love in their BDSM relationships. I, like many others here, do need that love. If you need it, go and get it. Never settle. In the end, you will never be completely happy by settling. Good luck
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