Love would be a pretty poor thing indeed if it only happened once per person. True love is something Hallmark and Hollywood sell you. Don't believe the hype. Saying that, it's *very* had to do. I lost mine through fear (on both sides... Long, boring story not worth telling). It's difficult to put yourself out there after being hurt. Not to mention the guilt one heaps upon oneself for loving another (with the implication that if you love another then your previous love is somehow lessened).