Why do we sometimes obsess over those who don't love us?

2023-01-08 22:52:21Lifestyle SHKRUAR NGA REDAKSIA VOX
Why do we sometimes obsess over those who don't love us?
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We take a look at his statuses on social networks, we try to frequent the same places, find out about his life, but maybe that person doesn't even know. Has it happened to everyone and do we become obsessed with those who don't love us?

There can be many reasons: from the simplest ones, to the emotions that we keep closed in our hearts. One thing, however, applies to everyone: unrequited love hurts. And, sooner or later, everyone happens to try it.

Why do we become obsessed with those who don't love us? Here are some reasons.

We are afraid to commit

It seems a paradox, but it is a possible situation. Sometimes we become obsessed with those who don't love us because a relationship would be impossible, and at the same time we are afraid to commit to a relationship.
It happens if the idea of ​​a relationship scares us, but at the same time it is something we would like to experience.

The best solution we find? Fantasy with an impossible person.

We are insecure people

To love another person is to place your deepest and most intimate emotions in their hands.

What if in a couple relationship only we love you, while the other one doesn't? Saying that things will change over time makes no sense and is only a source of further pain.

Each of us has the right to be loved. So if low self-esteem causes us to obsess over those who don't love us, that means maybe it's time to end that relationship and go find true happiness.

We didn't love each other enough

If we weren't loved enough as children, it's possible that as adults we'll be content living in an emotionally one-sided relationship instead of being alone.

This can lead to fixation on a person who does not love us, but who is with us as a friend. Simply because we believe it is better than being alone.

We idealize the other person too much

Maybe it started as a non-committal story, but then something changed for us. We let our feelings overwhelm us and make us feel obsessed with the other person.

This is because perhaps we idealize the other person by attributing to them all those characteristics that we think are perfect for us. But the truth is that the most important thing is missing: mutual love.

What should be done? It is unlikely that things can change, especially if the situation has been going on for some time.

The best thing for us is to end the 'relationship'. We will feel bad, but it is only a matter of predicting what would have happened later.

How to get out of this situation

How do we get out of a situation when we are obsessed with those who do not love us? The methods are different and depend a lot on the reasons that lead us to feel such a strong feeling towards those who do not return us.

If it's a sporadic case, fear not: it can happen. Especially at the beginning of a relationship, when feelings are still not very clear and expectations can be very different. In this case, an urgent conversation with friends can be enough to get out of it.

If, on the other hand, it is a situation that we often find ourselves in, it may be necessary to do psychological therapy to try to get to the bottom and delve into the reasons that made us love someone who does not return it.

In the most extreme cases, the obsession can become a nuisance and lead to more serious consequences. So it is always good to try to get to know yourself fully and understand the reason for certain feelings and behaviors.


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