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The other example is a friend who expected by apologizing to me that we would start hanging out again. I accepted the apology, I voiced that I did not want to hang out again. I told him I harbor no ill-will and wished him well in his journey.

Seems he got the message and is respecting that decision.

I am fortunate as well to have gone through plenty of awkward relationships to feel a sense of confidence with voicing boundaries and learning ultimately how to respect the wishes of others.

Not sure if this helps answer your question... But those were the two examples I was trying to reference in the first post.

I'm also starting to wonder if too much of something means unreciprocated or repressed emotions?

For me, getting out my repressed emotions was in pursuing and communicating my interest- even being rejected is rewarding because it allows me to explore a part of my self and come to terms with the reality of a situation in a less and less destructive manner.

Love and respect are noble qualities. We may not always exemplify it- but every moment is a new opportunity.