US EditionDear Abby: I Can’t Move Past the Intense Attraction I Feel for Someone
Dear Abby advises focusing on reciprocal relationships and moving past unrequited feelings to improve emotional well-being, highlighting the importance of self-growth.
- The Dear Abby advice column, originally created by Pauline Phillips, is currently written by her daughter Jeanne Phillips, who uses the pen name Abigail Van Buren.
- A 30-year-old writer sought advice in Dear Abby about intense attraction to a man who does not know or show feelings for her.
- Dear Abby advises the writer to recognize this intense attraction may not lead to a lasting relationship and calls it a 'mental trap'.
- She recommends the writer stop waiting for the man, focus on living her life, and consider meeting others for reciprocal relationships.
- This advice suggests breaking the mental trap could help the writer move forward and improve her emotional well-being.
14 Articles
14 Articles
Chicago Sun Times
Dear Abby: Intense, unrequited feelings make it hard to move forward
DEAR ABBY: I'm struggling with something that feels both silly and painful. I've developed intense feelings (maybe even "limerence") for a man I know, and no matter how hard I try, no one else seems to compare. I have tried dating apps, looking at younger guys, older guys, conventionally attractive guys. Nothing clicks. I keep thinking, why can't I just lower my standards? Or, why can't I find others attractive when I know logically this person …
Dear Abby: I’m infatuated with one guy, so the rest of the men on Earth pale in comparison
DEAR ABBY: I’m struggling with something that feels both silly and painful. I’ve developed intense feelings (maybe even “limerence”) for a man I know, and no matter how hard I try, no one else seems to compare. I have tried dating apps, looking at younger guys, older guys, conventionally attractive guys. Nothing clicks. I keep thinking, why can’t I just lower my standards? Or, why can’t I find others attractive when I know logically this person …
Dear Abby: How long do I wait around for this one perfect guy?
DEAR ABBY: I’m struggling with something that feels both silly and painful. I’ve developed intense feelings (maybe even “limerence”) for a man I know, and no matter how hard I try, no one else seems to compare. I have tried dating apps, looking at younger guys, older guys, conventionally attractive guys. Nothing clicks. I keep thinking, why can’t I just lower my standards? Or, why can’t I find others attractive when I know logically this person …
Dear Abby: Every guy feels ‘meh’ or even repulsive in comparison to the man I’ve developed feelings for
DEAR ABBY: I’m struggling with something that feels both silly and painful. I’ve developed intense feelings (maybe even “limerence”) for a man I know, and no matter how hard I try, no one else seems to compare. I have tried dating apps, looking at younger guys, older guys, conventionally attractive guys. Nothing clicks. I keep thinking, why can’t I just lower my standards? Or, why can’t I find others attractive when I know logically this person …
Dear Abby: I can’t move past the intense attraction I feel for someone
DEAR ABBY: I’m struggling with something that feels both silly and painful. I’ve developed intense feelings (maybe even “limerence”) for a man I know, and no matter how hard I try, no one else seems to compare. I have tried dating apps, looking at younger guys, older guys, conventionally attractive guys. Nothing clicks. I keep thinking, why can’t I just lower my standards? Or, why can’t I find others attractive when I know logically this person …
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