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**gechaheritt** · 11-25-2011, 06:59 AM

Hello,
I have a question that only can be answered by a Buddhist.
I have been in a relationship for three years with a very loving attentive man. He has been a wonderful father figure to my children. We never fought or had disagreements.
He came to me recently to say he is a Buddhist and the attachment to me would lead to suffering so he is done. He will always love me ,but having relationships is not a part of Buddhism. He believes there is no such thing as love and it is just an illusion.
I'm confused is it true to be a Buddhist you must give up or abandon loved ones?
Thank You For your time.

11-25-2011, 06:59 AM	#1
gechaheritt Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 450 Senior Member	Attachments Hello, I have a question that only can be answered by a Buddhist. I have been in a relationship for three years with a very loving attentive man. He has been a wonderful father figure to my children. We never fought or had disagreements. He came to me recently to say he is a Buddhist and the attachment to me would lead to suffering so he is done. He will always love me ,but having relationships is not a part of Buddhism. He believes there is no such thing as love and it is just an illusion. I'm confused is it true to be a Buddhist you must give up or abandon loved ones? Thank You For your time.
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