One-sided Love Love is usually seen as a two-way process, but sometimes one person's feelings of love are not reciprocated. One-sided love is when one person loves the other person, but the feelings are not mutual. It can cause a great deal of pain and suffering, not only for the person doing the loving, but also for the one who is loved. On one side, the person who loves someone who does not feel the same may feel rejected, confused, angry, frustrated, and even hopeless. They will feel trapped in a relationship in which the one-sided love goes unnoticed and unappreciated. This can lead to loneliness and insecurity, as well as a lack of self-confidence. The longer the love is one-sided, the more painful it can be for the person loving. For the person who is being loved, the situation can be awkward and uncomfortable. They may feel obligated to return the love, but struggle to do so. They may feel guilty or embarrassed, as if they are not living up to the expectations of their admirer. The person who is loved can feel trapped by their admirer, and bear the brunt of all the negative emotions that come with being the object of one-sided love. One-sided love can be a difficult situation for both parties. It can be hard to navigate, especially if both people are too afraid or shy to move on. If one-sided love is a situation that you or someone you know is struggling with, it may be time to seek help. Talking to a qualified therapist can help you make sense of the feelings you're experiencing and learn better ways to cope with them.