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Originally posted by whodeyFor example, what if someone you love decided to cut you out of their lives? Could you continue a loving relationship with them? No doubt, you could continue to love them anyway, however, if they wanted nothing to do with you, you would honor their decision to part ways with you.....that is if you loved them.
What I mean to say is that to have a loving relationship their must be two parties willing to have a loving relationship. For example, what if someone you love decided to cut you out of their lives? Could you continue a loving relationship with them? No doubt, you could continue to love them anyway, however, if they wanted nothing to do with you, you would ...[text shortened]... e them to love you or have a relationship with you, however, would that be a loving thing to do?
Yes, I have had this happen, with someone I dearly love, and it is a continuing situation—so I’ll say no more about it. I honor their decision, and I keep the door open, which is all I can do. I try to do absolutely nothing to punish them or make them feel bad.
EDIT: However, I do not in any way ask for them to submit to me.