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From: fbr@utastro.UUCP (Frank Ray)
Newsgroups: net.singles
Subject: Re: SOs leaving town
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Date: Mon, 22-Apr-85 09:34:48 EST
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> ... I'm not the type
> that gets over people easily.  It'll probably take a long time.  I'm
> still working on getting completely over somebody from 9+ years ago
> (even if it was only 9th grade)...  
>  ...

> If anybody has any gems like "it is better to have loved and lost..."
> I could use a couple these days.  Maybe we ought to change one that's
> been showing up lately:
> 
> 	If you love something, let it go.  It still might love you
> 	even if it doesn't come back.
> 
> -King

Amen.  I have to tell you that adding love to the world is a positive act.
The fact that this or that affair begins or ends doesn't alter the energy
you (and your lover) have added to the larger scheme of emotions.
It seems to me that your romantic notions in childhood have carried on
into adult life, and that, although you may have to suffer somewhat,
is a great gift.  You will be envied by many before it's all over.

You can't lose by loving.  The no win situation doesn't exist if you
can truly love someone.  Besides, when you're young and in love, everyone
around you will be very curious about all of that.  It's a very attractive
state.

fbr