For future reference, I'm going to notify everyone whenever i get a new answer, ok?Ok, currently, while I'm having a little break from writing, I have a little bit of time on my hands. So! What do I do? I ask the world a question!
Firstly, I'll begin by illustrating my question, because I have had a few misunderstandings with the wording which has lead to misleading answers.
So, lets begin.
I have a friend, the same age as me, and she has many other friends who I don't know, anyway, long story short, she fell in love with one of these friends, a Muslim boy, who was born here in England and lived here for 17 years or so. She fell in love with this boy, but to this day has not told him how she feels. Now, a few months ago, the boy's family decided to go over to Pakistan, where his parents were originally from. They had some kind of business to do, and their son went with them. he and my friend talked a lot over the internet, and she was sure he felt the same way about her as she did of him. So, she decided she would tell him how she felt.
But before she did this, he told her that his family had decided to stay and live in Pakistan, and that he must stay also. My friend was naturally heartbroken, but still wished to tell him how she felt, knowing that even if he did feel the same way, their relationship would almost only be an online one, and any kind of physical love (such as hugging, kissing...even just holding hands) would be denied them. And I wondered how much worse that could be if he rejected her feelings.
So I asked her a question, and the question was this:
'Is it better/more bearable to be denied love by seperation, or by rejection?'I'd like you all to answer this, if you will. I'm looking forward to seeing which method is more favoured.
Thankyou!
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Here are some answers I already have.
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- 'The feeling of being rejected is long lasting, + it affects everything you do in future relationships cause it changes your view of how people work. But if you've already had a chance with someone then atleast you have a good memory of being with them.'
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- 'In this sitch rejection would be better. One problem is a relationship that suddenly has to go long distance or stop because of it (rejection). Another is a long distance relationship that has always been that and honestly in my little island cloud of cynicism I really don't think these work. In this sitch if you're rejected thats a wound that can close, but separation here would be an ever open wound. This is a case in which I'm not the best person to talk to, I think that giving up on everything (or making such sacrifices) in the name of something that you are not sure is love or that it will last forever is not that smart'
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- 'Well I've had an online relationship before, and although it was hard, everytime I spoke to the person I felt amazing, and things felt easier. But now I'm with my current boyfriend the feeling I get by being held and such is a completely different feeling. Being rejected is hard but its easier to get over it because you never really had something. I would probably say that being rejected is easier.
By: Kirsty (a friend who is not a member of DA) - 'Seperation is harder...after rejection you can move on, find someone else. Them feeling the same way makes your feelings stronger and therefore its harder to not physically be with them'
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- 'Rejection is a lot more painful'
By: Fiona (another friend not of DA)- I think it is better to be denied love through seperation because if it is by rejection you know that they dont love you back but if it is seperation then you know at least that they love you back.

By:Sarah (another one not of DA) - 'Seperation. Because you'd never be able to be the same with that person if they rejected you because you'd lose a mate as well as your love.'
So, anybody want to add to the list? Just leave a comment with your answer and a reason for it!
Thankyou for reading!
I can't wait to see your views!