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I love two different people. What should I do?

Profile: Anonymous
Anonymous on Jul 17, 2016
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You can love two different people but not in the same degree. So ask yourself who do you love more.
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Profile: Peyton17
Peyton17 on Jul 7, 2016
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I have found in my personal experience that timing makes the biggest difference of all in choosing who to love. One person may suit you better right now but the other seems like someone you could spend the future with... the best advice I can give is to focus on the present. You are not guaranteed tomorrow, so spend today with who you love the most in this moment, not just who you see potential in.
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Anonymous on Oct 25, 2019
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That's impossible to love two person at the same time... It is not me who saying this.. Science and Buddha, and philosophers, Dating Experts are; There will always be one Who is more closer to you,. Who is more lovely, Who you love to talk, see, hear.. that's who They are! Spend a little more time with yourself! You will get your answer own by own, Please do not listen families, or friends or anyone.. It will just create confusion in head! 🍁
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Anonymous on Jul 16, 2016
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There's a big difference between love and in love. I would assess how both of them would be there for you in the long run. Who would stick things out when times get tough? Who do you fight with more? Who would you be more comfortable with meeting your family? Who would you be more comfortable having kids with? Even if these are things you never see happening, it's important to think about the future. Do your personalities clash? Do you have any reasons not to trust them? Just think about what the potential issues could be in the long run, basically weigh out the pros and cons of a long-term relationship with both of them. They can't be exactly the same, there's obviously a better match for you. Another thing to keep in mind is that if you really loved the first, you wouldn't have fallen for the second. However, I know you can't help the people that you love. Take your time, but think logically.
Profile: kvo8
kvo8 on Aug 23, 2017
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Hmm that is a tricky question! I understand that you can love multiple at one time and it can be for different reasons. Maybe you think you love someone but really you just care about them so much that it seems like love. It might be good to view things like this: If you fell in love with someone, do you think that you truly love them if you were able to fall in love with someone else? If you loved the first person enough, then the second person wouldnt have sparked these feelings in you. Its all about perspective! Maybe you do love both of them but if you do, its best if you are open and honest with them and dont lead anyone on because in the end, you dont want anyone to get hurt, including yourself.
Profile: courageousFaith58
courageousFaith58 on Jan 21, 2017
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Be still, your heart will always guide you in the right direction if you listen closely. You must be facing some hard decisions in life right now, but if you take the time to reflect on yourself and work out your emotions I know you will find the right person.
Profile: paul1982
paul1982 on Nov 9, 2016
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In answering this question I suppose it depends on what you want to happen. If your objective is to reduce these two people to one, take some time alone with your conscience to think about what is good and bad about both of these people. Write it down if it helps.Then base your decision on the positives.
Profile: lyricalAngel70
lyricalAngel70 on Feb 12, 2020
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It is important to understand what actually made you fall for both of 'em and why did you fell for the second one. Was it because you realized that your first love wasn't how you imagined them to be or is it something related to your own insecurities? Because if the latter is true then chances are that you might never be satisfied with whatever qualities you get in your partner since the problem needs to be solved inside of you and if you are unaware of the insecurities that might be another problem for you since you won't be able to understand as to what's actually wrong. It is very important that you connect to your inner-self to find the answers to these questions because obviously, this will not only help you to understand your need and yourself better but it will also save you from breaking someone's heart.
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Anonymous on Jul 3, 2016
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Wow that's a rough place to be in. There's no easy fix to that problem. But what I do know us that it's not right to not be honest with and to them both. Either cut one loose (it sucks and is hard I.know) OR tell them about each other. Honesty is key.
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Anonymous on Jul 15, 2016
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Take some time apart from both to see how you feel about each person separately. The one who loves you back the most is more worthy of your choice.
Profile: uniqueMango45
uniqueMango45 on Jul 17, 2016
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If you love two different people, odds are neither of them are for you. As cliched as it is - if you can't tell "the one" between the two, neither is the one. Find some new people, and be happier.
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aturquoisezebra on Jul 29, 2016
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If both of them are aware of your feelings, then discuss with them individually about the idea of a polygamous relationship - monogamy is the majority's preference but it isn't the only choice. It is tough to navigate polygamous relationships but it isn't impossible if all the parties involved are well-informed and understanding. If polygamy is out of the question, then please do keep in mind that these two people are human beings who deserve to be respected and loved to the best of someone's ability, and if you're not capable of offering that then you shouldn't risk the chance of hurting either of them just because of personal indecisiveness. I'm not sure if you're bent on making a choice between these two people, but if you are, then maybe consider the long-run - perhaps at this moment these people might seem fitting for you, but what about your future aspirations, plans, and goals? Which of these two people might be best in helping you achieve that, while mutually being receptive to what you can offer them as well? Make that decision and that stick by it wholeheartedly.
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Anonymous on Aug 4, 2016
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You should always follow your gut instinct. Even if your head is telling you something different. Your instinct is always right.
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Aibrea on Apr 18, 2017
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Write down a list of traits that you like from each of them. Then write down what you dislike about each of them. From there, see which one will be more beneficial to you and your relationship.
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gigantEars69 on May 13, 2017
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First of all, take a deep breath because I have been there and it can be exhausting. So much contemplation and wonder and excitement at times, and shame at times. I guess the ideal approach would be honesty...with yourself. Is it really love? Totally truly? What do you do for each of these people? Now be practical. Sorry but fairy tales don't exist and soon someone will be hurting. Take care, make a decision and rest knowing that no matter what you will always wonder 'what if', can't avoid it. Clear your conscious and your mind, make a move. Love is a decision, believe it or not. It's a commitment. Not an arrow that pierces its victims. It's a choice, a commitment.
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Anonymous on Apr 27, 2018
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You should see if it’s love or if it’s a crush, but if you are still in love with them after 6 weeks you’re in love.
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Anonymous on Sep 12, 2018
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I would put a pro and con list for each of these people. When I am done with the lists, I would check to see which one will benefit me most, then make up my mind. Then I can tell the second person, I still would like for us to be friends. However, it is important for me to realize I can still love 2 or more people but in different ways. It isn't necessary to have to give up people in my life if I want to be with them. There are no laws that we must only have one person in our lives.
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Anonymous on Nov 14, 2018
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loving two different people is not wrong but if you want two people to love thats a big problem find the one who love you most and who care for you most and love him/her and leave other . otherwise you may fall in depression for having two lover. so i think you should leave one and love another one then your life will be shining for sure... but make sure that you did not hurt the other person .. and i my eyes love two people is one kind of cheating so dont do that my friend
Profile: Bellas2423
Bellas2423 on Jan 20, 2019
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When ever a situation like this occurs I think of a quote by Johnny Depp “If you love two people at the same time, choose the second. Because if you really loved the first one, you wouldn't have fallen for the second.” I really think that it helps and I really do use it in my life as well as in my listener activity's. I really personally think that quotes are a great way to find words on how you feel but don't have the power to say your self.
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Anonymous on Feb 14, 2019
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I personally have been in a similar situation and I came to learn and understand that if I truly loved the first person, then I would have never loved the second. It is a situation most people find themselves in and they feel lost and confused, but it is a situation that helps you grow and learn your own self worth and helps you to love yourself to a greater extent. If you cannot figure out what your heart wants then open up to the two people you have feelings for and tell them exactly how you are feeling.
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