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unrequited love  

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  • Definition Unrequited love refers to instances when one person (the would-be lover) feels romantic, passionate feelings for an individual who does not return the same feelings (the rejector). Research indicates that unrequited love is quite common. [Source: Encyclopedia of Social Psychology; Unrequited Love]

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