How can you unlove someone?
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Moderated by Maria Wasielewski, Master of Arts in Counseling and Guidance, University of Arizona
Updated: Jun 10, 2022
MadameX289
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Apr 15, 2021
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Unfortunately I don't think you can ever unlove someone. I think the best thing to help get over someone is make yourself busy do things you've been putting off or that are on your to-do list, Catch up with friends and family and most importantly you have to block all forms of contact with them. It seems like a harsh thing to do and there is a slim possibility that you could just stay friends but if you continue to talk to that person it will be very hard to move on and you may be holding onto something very one sided which is why it is important to fully let that person go so you can have time because time is the biggest healer. Of course initially allow yourself to feel everything, all the sadness and pain because your feelings are very valid but don't forget give it time and you will slowly get over them because I truly think that you could never stop unloving someone since they must've made a huge impact for you to get to that stage where you love them but in time you will slowly grow to get over them and it will hurt less. Hope this helped!
youxarexloved
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May 2, 2021
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I dont know if you can ever stop caring for a person, but I think you can stop talking to a person, stop being dependent on a person, or stop liking a person. If the care is genuine, it is really hard to do away with no matter how much they hurt us, but it does not mean we are not allowed to set up our boundaries and let that person go. You may also miss the good aspects of that person. TIme and having other good, healthy relationships help with that. Letting go of a person is truly a grieving process. best of luck.
Raksh00
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Jun 17, 2021
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More than unlove I think you can just think of ways of growing from that experience that led you to this question! If you have had good memories with someone and lately it's been rough and you want to unlove them then you just grow with the fact that you had a good time while you did and now it's time to move on. Cherish the memories because they meant something once upon a time but also understand that it's not working out and let it go. If it was toxic or did not bring you happiness while you were with them, you got your answer, they aren't worth your love and most importantly your time! The time you spend thinking about them or this. You deserve so much more and once you know that, you wouldn't be stuck on someone who made you think of ways on how to unlove them! However hard it may be, you will be over it and be proud of yourself when you do so! It May take a day, a week, months, or even years to finally understand it and move forward with your life but someday you will thank yourself for not giving them the attention and giving all the love to yourself! Either way in both situations, do not waste your precious time thinking of ways to 'unlove' them. Know your worth, love yourself, and let me tell you, the more attention you give to them or anything related to them, it gets hard! Prioritize and good luck!
Anonymous
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Jun 24, 2021
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As our environments change and how we are effected by events, we grow and change as people (good or bad) and the people around us do so in different ways. You cannot be the same person forever and neither is anyone else. And sometimes the person they have grown into is not the same one you fell in love with in the first place. And when this happens, you cannot force the love to still be there as it will only stop you from any more personal growth.Because of that falling out of love is not always a bad thing
PositiveUnicorn7983
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Jul 23, 2021
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Learning to unlove someone is not a quick thing and takes alot of time and emotional energy, from personal experience, you have to completely cut yourself off and break free from all contact and communication with the person you are trying to fall out of love with, in time, feelings begin to deminish and thoughts of that person become less and less untill one day they are no longer part of your thoughts. Before you know it you no longer think of that person and begin to live life and find a new way of living as if they were never part of your life. Like I said it's no quick thing, and takes strength and determination, but love will soon go and life gets better.
Anonymous
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Sep 9, 2021
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I personally feel if a person has made a strong enough impact on your life, you will always love them to a certain extent. This does not always mean the person was a romantic interest, it can be platonic love or love for a family member.
When it comes to romantic love, I think you go through a range of emotions for any given amount of time until you just let whatever feelings come up, just come up and move on with your life.
To close, If you truly loved someone, you will most likely love them, not as strong as before, or the same, but subconsciously you will.
Easylistener
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Oct 7, 2021
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The more you love yourself, it's easier to let go of someone else. So the less impact they have on you depends on how much you are kind to you. When you realize it's okay to love someone and still see their faults, it helps a lot. Loving someone is not something you can help, but knowing that it's there doesn't mean you are failing in any way. The more you actually accept someone that you would like to unlove, the easier it is to do that. Just seeing them as a person that you connected with, and that it's helped you grow, is useful.
Anonymous
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Nov 3, 2021
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A good question to ask here is: “Why do I feel the need to unlove this person?â€
Is it because you feel hurt, there is a separation you are trying to adjust to, you can’t have them, or something else?
Take time to sit with this and journal, speak out loud, or share with a good listener your reasons why through the lens of how you feel.
Oftentimes, if we can embrace all of our emotions and allow them to take us to the deeper parts of our hurt, the issue at hand won’t be as troubling and a way out will become more clear.
It is good to remember that it is possible to leave someone, create distance / boundaries, release expectations, or feel hurt while still loving them. Sometimes we fail to realize the transformative power of a vulnerable conversation, if the situation will allow it.
If there something in you that says it isn’t safe to love, that is a good voice to question & show love to.
If it is someone or a situation you cannot have, it is best to add more love to yourself & your life so you feel you are able to love this person freely without needing them to be something in your life.
It could indicate a reflection that your need to unlove is really a feeling of lack of reciprocation for the expectations of your love. This person in question could help you understand what parts of you really want more love.
Be easy on yourself and this process. Practice good awareness. Set up good boundaries & outlets. Love on yourself a little more each day.
You can do this!
Benosha99
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Dec 18, 2021
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You can’t unlove someone but you can find higher priorities like loving yourself and your mental health even more.
I think that love isn’t about the person you love, it’s about you. And it’s great. You should be grateful for feeling love. Some can’t experience those feelings. Appreciate your heart.
If you love someone and don’t like feeling this way. Ask yourself why and then try to do other things that makes you happy. Like a hobby or activity. That will make you concentrate on other things and with time you will learn to control your feelings and go forward.
Anonymous
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Jan 6, 2022
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Letting go of the love you have for someone is tough, but with a little help from your friends and family, you can do it. Rather than isolating yourself, call up a friend to talk. You can talk through your feelings for the person you're trying to fall out of love with or just catch up on other things in your lives. You can live freely and happily. 1. Realize it's actually not about unloving them · 2. Accept it · 3. Cut all contact, no matter how hard it is · 4. Don't rebound, even if it's tempting.
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