Friday, October 24, 2008

How Falling In Love Doesn't Have To Be Devastating!

By Dr. Arlene Krieger, PhD

During a recent visit to one of the more popular internet social networking sites, I came across a new post from another member. She seemed lost in her own feelings of being rejected and unrequited love. The article speaks to the core feelings that most people would feel when giving their heart to another and receiveing nothing back in return.

Of course we've all felt that sinking feeling. To this day I remember being six years old and being 'dumped' for the cutest little blond. Bobby was a fickle and handsome little first grader and I didn't think I'd ever get over that day. However, we all know that life changes, the days and years go by and some things change others seem to stay the same. Love is not for the faint of heart. To love we must be able to risk our feelings and that means sometimes hanging out there on that limb. We don't get a warranty with our relationships. So if you're going to risk your heart, here are life skills to help you along your search for love.

It is a natural human state of being to want to be with someone, in that bubble of love that makes us feel all warm and fuzzy. To love, care, hold, share in one another's hopes and life goals. Instead, we sometimes get the frog instead of the prince. But please don't give up, when you've fallen, there is a hand about to reach out to you. It may be just around the corner. While you're healing, it is of utmost import to move on with your life. This means, going on with your own goals, becoming the best you can be, and ultimately being ready when that white horse comes round the corner!

So instead of reaching out for a phantom love or talking to yourself about what a cold, cold road it is out there, do something about finding that one great person to share your life with. The author I wrote about described her feelings of unrequited love as: "I am sitting here at my computer waiting as usual for him to email me, I have a feeling he won't. This is hard to write and as I do the tears start once more, I have cried over him so many times. I met someone who after talking with for several month's, almost everyday, came to love. Now how silly is that? I know I am being silly, but it's true. I told him many times how I feel, he thought it was nice, but was honest from the start telling me he did not feel the same way. So I made a fool of myself . Can someone tell me how do you get over someone you love, but dosn't love you? It hurts terribly and my heart is broken. "

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