I have. Most definitely. Even though my ex was one of the most sardonic, flirtatious and manipulative women i've ever known, i loved her immensely - and i still do. When you're that in love with someone, you overlook their flaws entirely and hold them up to an almost godlike reverence, particularly if it's the first time you've really experienced love. In a way, you view others' relationships which don't constitute as 'loving' to be somewhat petty. Sex doesn't take priority when you're in love with someone just that much. When you look at each other, even without saying a word - you can understand what the other is thinking. Just by looking at their eyes and their smile; you feel invincible, like nothing can touch you. And it's the most fucking incredible feeling in the world.
But when that person it's gone, it hits you just as hard. More so, even. It's devastating and it makes you want to jump in front of a moving train. Of course this fades over time, but you still love that person - i know i'm still very much in love with my ex, and although i rarely speak to her, i know i am jealous of the guys she is with now.
I have also "loved" someone, but not been in an actual relationship with them, but that was down to my own stupid mistakes. I still think about them, but it's nowhere near as gut wrenching as having been in a relationship with the person.
It saddens me to hear people not "believe" in love anymore. A couple mates of mine don't even know how to define it. Sure, they get laid often, but they've never actually been in love, which i find somewhat pitiable. I think this "go-go-go" society is to blame for this. It's all about short and sweet satisfactions that you can have right -now-.
Just my £0.02!
But when that person it's gone, it hits you just as hard. More so, even. It's devastating and it makes you want to jump in front of a moving train. Of course this fades over time, but you still love that person - i know i'm still very much in love with my ex, and although i rarely speak to her, i know i am jealous of the guys she is with now.
I have also "loved" someone, but not been in an actual relationship with them, but that was down to my own stupid mistakes. I still think about them, but it's nowhere near as gut wrenching as having been in a relationship with the person.
It saddens me to hear people not "believe" in love anymore. A couple mates of mine don't even know how to define it. Sure, they get laid often, but they've never actually been in love, which i find somewhat pitiable. I think this "go-go-go" society is to blame for this. It's all about short and sweet satisfactions that you can have right -now-.
Just my £0.02!
