Board Thread:General Discussion/@comment-3542839-20140227002012/@comment-5471249-20140427082553

Crim2003 wrote: Your third example is pretty good, but really? If you had a secret crush and your crush was dating someone else, wouldn't you be jealous? Thank you so much for your support, PrinceVertigo!!!

'''As for you Crim2003... Thank you for you excellent question!'''

Yes, really! As a matter of fact, I am a girl myself, and I've had a few secret crushes before, so I completely understand and relate to what Annabeth was feeling in this case. Yes, I absolutely would be jealous initially, BUT I wouldn't take Annabeth's approach at all... Isn't it annoying how boys never notice your subtle hints? But back to your question...

Think about it: if you truly do love somebody, what you ultimately want is for them to be happy, whatever it takes... If this special someone does NOT reciprocate your emotions, and is genuinely and passionately in love with another girl, you must be willing to let him go, and let go of your jealousy, as long as you are certain that this girl will make him happy...

Acting otherwise would only prove you to be selfish, and your so-called "love" to be shallow and hypocritical, since you do not care about his emotions at all, and only want him to "satisfy your needs"... That is not true love, but, rather, selfish lust! After all, love should never be coerced....