There are a few ways to prepare to love someone when the relationship no longer seems reciprocal. Foremost is to realize that you can no longer rely on natural affection. In the past, there was a give and take to your relationship with the depressed person. You enjoyed the person, and he or she enjoyed you. This dynamic interaction spawned a growing, caring relationship. Now, however, the relationship appears unilateral, which, of course, is not what we think of as a relationship. Very few people are willing to commit long term to such a one-sided arrangement. After an initial sprint of love,
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