Some People Can’t Handle Love

By Tracy Schruder

Have you ever poured your heart out to someone, only to watch the relationship crumble before your eyes?

As a member of Generation X, I was raised with values that seem almost foreign in today’s world. We were taught to be kind, helpful, and compassionate towards others, especially those with greater challenges. We were encouraged to lend a helping hand, to love our neighbors, and to look out for one another.

But somewhere along the line, things changed. The world shifted, and values that were once second nature to us seem to have been lost. We’re now living in a world where brokenness is normalized, and genuine love and support are often met with skepticism. People are self-excluding, ghosting, and scoffing at boundaries. It’s as if we’ve forgotten how to receive and give love without conditions.

When you pour your heart out to someone, and they’re unable to receive it, it can be an incredibly hurtful experience. It’s like speaking a foreign language. In a world where vulnerability is often seen as a weakness, it’s no wonder people are shutting down, toughening up, and pushing others away.

But here’s the thing: hate doesn’t exist. It’s not a presence; it’s an absence of love. It’s a space where loneliness and confusion reside, a void that seems impossible to fill. But I believe that void can be filled with love.

My generation may have been bruised by the world’s changes, but we still know how to love. We still lend a hand to those in need, still show compassion to the less fortunate, and still have a deep respect for our families. And I believe that’s what will ultimately heal this world.

To those who can’t handle love, I haven’t given up on you. Together, we can raise the vibrations of this planet and fill that empty hole with the love we all deserve. Just look at the sun; it shines brightly, giving us light, warmth, and life. It radiates its loving energies through us all. There’s only love. I love you all.