Is it truly possible to love two people at the same time? (dating, man)
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So I was having a conversation with someone about a very recent ex of mine who claimed to be in love with two people. Some people have said it is possible for someone to be in love with two people at the same time and love them for very different reasons. Does anyone believe that is possible is or that a bunch of crap???
I absolutely believe it is possible to love more than one person at the same time! Relationships are a choice to commit to one person. But our hearts have room for a lot more than that one person.
Just think of other people you love in different ways: your family, your friends, etc. You love them all. Why wouldn't romantic love be the same?
So I was having a conversation with someone about a very recent ex of mine who claimed to be in love with two people. Some people have said it is possible for someone to be in love with two people at the same time and love them for very different reasons. Does anyone believe that is possible is or that a bunch of crap???
I think it's crap to say you can be in love with two people at once, but you can surely love many people at one time
I absolutely believe it is possible to love more than one person at the same time! Relationships are a choice to commit to one person. But our hearts have room for a lot more than that one person.
Just think of other people you love in different ways: your family, your friends, etc. You love them all. Why wouldn't romantic love be the same?
That's a good point. It's just that now that I've had a chance to sit back and evaluate the situation I was in, it just seems selfish for someone to love two people and continue relationships with both of them for an extended period of time.
The Greeks had four words for love. Each of the definitions covers a different aspect of love. Applying that test and each of the four definitions, yes it is possible.
That's a good point. It's just that now that I've had a chance to sit back and evaluate the situation I was in, it just seems selfish for someone to love two people and continue relationships with both of them for an extended period of time.
Yes, well this is a different issue entirely. If the person is in love with two people and is in a relationship with one of them, then he/she needs to make a decision on who they want to be with. "I'm in love with both of you though!" is not an excuse. At the end of the day, you must choose.
Yes, well this is a different issue entirely. If the person is in love with two people and is in a relationship with one of them, then he/she needs to make a decision on who they want to be with. "I'm in love with both of you though!" is not an excuse. At the end of the day, you must choose.
Really? Isn't that the whole concept of polyamory? If everyone is happy, you don't need to choose.
I absolutely believe it is possible to love more than one person at the same time! Relationships are a choice to commit to one person. But our hearts have room for a lot more than that one person.
Just think of other people you love in different ways: your family, your friends, etc. You love them all. Why wouldn't romantic love be the same?
I have to agree with this. That's where Polyamory comes from. The belief of loving and have romantic relationships with more than one person. Thing is, everyone involved is aware of it. No lies, no cheating. Basically ethical non-monogamy.
The thing is, love takes time. So, where was the time found to be with these people for love to develop is the thing. You can't control who you love. But if you are a believer in monogamy, or your partner believes in monogamy, and are already in a loving relationship, if you find yourself having feelings for someone you are hanging with, best to put brakes on and back off from the other person if you start to feel deeper feelings that aren't platonic are setting in. It avoids the cheating, heartache, and confusion.
It's like a widow. Her husband has passed away, and eventually, she starts dating again, and falls in love. Does meeting another man mean she no longer loves her late husband? No. but he's gone, and their time together is up. But there's another man with her now, whom she loves as well, that she can be with now. Just because her husband died doesn't mean her feelings just fell out of her.
Really? Isn't that the whole concept of polyamory? If everyone is happy, you don't need to choose.
Doesn't sound like OP was happy though... I'm all for polyamory if everyone is happy.
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