Hey y’all !!! It’s been ages and I don’t even have a proper apology. I don’t know if this is a comeback but I just wanted to share this with you. Plus, I figured, if I’m going to keep this blog alive, I can’t keep keeping all the juicy Facebook posts I regularly make on my wall, away from here forever. It’s unfair to you guys.
Today, I would like to talk about unrequited emotions, love.
This post was inspired by a comment section conversation I had with two virtual friends, on nowhere else but Zuckerberg street, of course.
Alright. Can we dive in please ? This is a short one so I’ll only need a few minutes of your time.
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What do you say when someone says “I miss you” or “I love you” but the feeling is not mutual?
A wise man once told me “when you find out someone is in love with you but you don’t feel the same way about them, do your best to protect their heart”. What did he mean? Something I wish someone had taught me earlier in life.
He simply meant: don’t hurt them out of pride or for the fun of it. Don’t intentionally hurt their feelings, bruise their heart. I’d advise you to please be gentle with everyone who professes love to you or shows interest in you. The reason being that you could be in their shoes one day and I’m sure you’d want to be treated kindly and your heart handled gently. Rejection is not a pleasant experience. It could even be devastating for some people’s self-esteem and confidence so always put yourself in the other person’s shoes. For all you know, you are even the first person they mustered the courage to say such a thing to.
If you hurt them from the get-go, they may never try with someone else again. It doesn’t hurt to be kind to someone who likes/loves you even if you don’t like/love them back. Once they are not being a pest…
Answers like “awww…or I love you too SIS/BRO/FRIEND/PAL” or “I’m flattered but unfortunately, I don’t feel the same way about you” etc are more appropriate answers IMO. Granted, it doesn’t take the pain away but that’s always better than a harsh response.
After first attempt(s) at being gentle, if they still won’t hear word then you may be blunt but I encourage you, urge you even, to always try the gentle approach first. 
Have a great week! 
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