Another comparison,
Which is worse ...
To stifle love down the throat or to suffer its agony.

On the one hand you have the ability to partially ignore the existence of the void eating up your soul from the inside while on the other you have the honour and pleasure of acknowledging that you are capable of such a deep emotional connection and commitment.

The first is either an acknowledgment of defeat or in the least a preperation for the same while the latter is a stupid willingness to face your worst nightmare as the inferno of pain washes over you and tears your sanity apart but by bit and then in one big blow after another knock out the soul you so admired for its depth and dedication.

Its a tricky slide either way ... its sure to be full of humiliation, pain and suffering .. pleasure, pride and discovery of new strenghts either way ..................................................... its just a question of faith in your love, logic, expectation and .............. the deep dark unknown that is life.
Love to live, live so you can love another day.