This is true, but what about love called agape, which is positive regard or friendliness. I hear you about the betrayal, and I daresay everyone who has depression has suffered such wounds. I have. But then I think...on the other person's part it wasn't true love...it was their narcissistic dance.

We can love true and also not get hurt, I think. Maybe. I guess I am willing to try. How about you, Dave? You seem like such a gentle soul who is always so helpful on this forum. Isn't love just a teeny bit your source of power?