I don't believe in love anymore...
I don't know if this is the proper forum for this question, but I was wondering if anyone out there who has been hurt time and time again because they have deeply loved, has actually been able to fully recover and have hope that true love does exist and can be worthwhile pursuing. I've taken a lot of risks when it comes to love and every time I wind up getting deeply hurt because of betrayal or because I am not loved in return. I trust and believe in the person, only to discover in the end that it was a huge mistake to do so. And then I hurt. I've tried to keep the hope, but I struggle with the thought and fear of being alone forever... while at the same time I'm starting to believe that maybe that is not so bad because at least I won't be risking getting hurt again. I'm a hopeless romantic and quite passionate, and recently have been told that perhaps that is my problem! That I'll never find a guy who feels as passionate and romantic about life and things as me... Made me think that perhaps that is what has turned guys away for so many years. But I can't turn that off... and the irony that it is that passion and romantic side of me that makes my yearning to be in a relationship so strong. I've never had someone be in love with me, and I'm really running out of time to have a family and a marriage with kids etc. That's the reality... Has anyone out there been in the same or similar position?? How does one regain hope and trust in people. Especially when all around me I'm constantly hearing about heartbreak, divorce, kids' lives being torn apart because of divorce etc. etc. etc. Not sure if I'm really asking a question! I just guess I want to hear from folks who might be or have been in my same shoes. Thanks!