The Guardian

How can we learn from unrequited love? (opens in new tab)

<p>The long-running series in which readers answer other readers’ questions on subjects ranging from trivial flights of fancy to profound scientific and philosophical concepts</p><p>• <strong>This week’s readers’ replies:</strong> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2026/jan/18/readers-reply-should-speed-cameras-be-hidden">Should speed cameras be hidden?</a></p><p>How can we accept that what feels like overwhelming love for someone is unrequited, and how can we get over it? <em>...

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