Have you ever cared for someone, but then come to the realisation that they don’t care about you to the same extent? It can be devastating can’t it.
I can relate to this feeling of devastation, as there is someone in my life I consider to be a very very good and close friend because they reached out to me when I was going through some really dark times a few years ago. However after being there for me every day to support and encourage me, and I them, I gradually became aware that they spoke and contacted me less and less and that it was always me who was contacting them, and that hurt.
Even now, several years on, I still consider that person to be a very good friend despite the fact that they rarely contact me, reply to emails or texts, phone me or speak to me – after all I opened my heart up to them and let them see the real me, the real me who was falling apart and didn’t know how or what to do or say to get through each day.
So now it’s very much a case of me continuing to care very deeply about them and how they are, however it’s very obvious to me the feeling is not mutual any more. I still find that very tough at times given all we shared with one another, however I have come to realise that my friend was sent to me by God to be my guardian angel during my time of greatest need.
If you’ve been devastated to find someone you care deeply about does not have the same feelings for you, consider this, was it really meant to be? Did God plan for the two of you to become lifelong friends or just passing angels?
The Distinct Dot 
Hi Dorothy
This post got me thinking and I like you have had this experience and it is extremely painful and hurts so much. I have tried to come to terms with it but the pain is still there. I can only sugest that we need to pray for the people that have done or are still doing it us. God will see us through these days in His time i am quite sure. May God continue to bless your ministry via your blog
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Thanks Jean. It’s good to know I’m not the only person who’s had this experience, because as you said, it hurts, and it’s difficult to come to terms with.
I thank you for your continuing support, both on a personal level and with my blog.
Dot x
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Really could feel ur pain. No matter how much time passes it can remain painful to think about the hurt felt at the time of realisation that ur love for the other person was not reciprocated.
From what i know about u from ur blog posts, I certainly think it is the other persons loss not to be ur friend anymore, as u seem a very loving and trustworthy person.
Be strong nag know that God is still with you even when humans let u down.
Keep up the wonderful work ur doing here with ur blog, u have blessed and inspired me on many occasions.
God bless
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