Should one reject love, for fear of being hurt?
I find this to be quite an intriguing question.
I personally don't have a fear of being hurt in a relationship. But a friend of mine does. She has had a really really rough relationship with a supposed good guy, that turned horribly manipulative and abusive.
But should one reject love from every angle because of this? Should one stop placing trust in the people trying to get close? Because of past experience? While not staying open for the possibility of better?
I think it is unfortunate, because shielding yourself from every possible form of love for the rest of your life is just really regrettable. Being hurt and hurting someone are essential parts of life. Thus shielding yourself makes you miss out on huge social parts of your life.
And not having found the right person for you right away. Doesn't there isn't someone out there who is willing to be the one for you. Because that's life.
I think it is a waste to shield yourself from love. Life is any form of love. Love for yourself, love for others, love for family, love for your hobbies and love for your work.
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