I have at the end of a relationship been told how much he respects me, how he will always remember me as a dear friend. Emphasis already being on the past, when we are not quite broken-up yet - officially at least.
It would be better to be told he was leaving me because I totally repel him. A qualified rejection is an easier decision to come to terms with. I never understood how I could remain a dear friend, worthy of respect yet not be loved. Specially, when once there was an such over-abundance of that feeling.
Like Seth, I am left to wonder "Why is it true my ample self-affection Will not suffice to buoy me in rejection"
Octet - Vikram Seth
You don't love me at all? O God. O Shit.
You still 'respect me.' Thanks. I value it
About as much as one who's asked to use
A second hat when he's in need of shoes.
Since, I discover, my own self-respect
Is quite enough to keep my spine erect
Why is it true my ample self-affection
Will not suffice to buoy me in rejection?
crossings as in traversals, contradictions, counterpoints of the heart though often not..
Octet on Rejection
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holy fuck...u come up with another blog while i'm commenting on ur earlier one?!?! what the...
well...humans have to somehow assuage their guilt...else cognitive dissonance will kick in...:-))
seth is awesome as usual...:-P
Alas, very sad..*Hugs*
Have a great weekend.
Take care, God bless and be well.
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