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Do you believe in unconditional love? (hexbear.net)
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I’m starting to think that I do not, and I suppose it will be one of the greatest tests I face. My partner is convinced that he will do anything for me, simply because “he loves me”, whereas I continue to have boundaries. They’re a bit of a hopeless romantic, honestly, and it seems like they’re trying to recreate a teenage-type love they never had.

I thought I was liked for more than my body, but that seems to be the main attraction here :/ And they almost seem offended when I don’t show the same level of interest in theirs and try to convince me to get on viagra or something (which is completely missing the point).

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[–] BGDelirium@hexbear.net 24 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago) (2 children)

Since my daughter was born with multiple medical complications a few years ago, I've had to learn how to give unconditional love.

She hasn't spoken a word to me. I don't think she ever will. She is unable to walk, stand, or even sit unassisted. Her feeding is done through a tube and she will likely never be able to eat tendies or hot chip or really anything. 20+ hours of every day for her are spent on her back.

I have to interpret her cries and smiles and body language as best I can. Sometime she cries out and I wonder if it's a mild pain or excruciating pain. I have no way to tell. I just do what I can to sing and talk to her until she manages to fight the pain or calm down. It can be 5, 10, 15 minutes or an hour-plus.

I hope that she feels my love for her and I can keep being strong for her.