Quote by Albert Ellis

I had a great many sex and love cases where people were absolutely devastated when somebody with whom they were compulsively in love didn't love them back. They were killing themselves with anxiety and depression.

I had a great many sex and love cases where people were abso

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This quote highlights the emotional turmoil individuals can experience when dealing with unrequited love or sexual desires. The speaker mentions encountering numerous cases where people are deeply affected and even driven to anxiety, depression, or self-destructive behavior due to their intense infatuation with someone who does not reciprocate those feelings. This observation emphasizes the profound impact that unrequited love can have on an individual's well-being and mental health.

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