I completely agree on your take as to why we would want someone who seemingly does not want us.
If we start our thinking by remembering that they probably had a fair amount of time before bomb drop to separate themselves from us emotionally and become "unattracted" to us, it makes a lot more sense.
Their feelings didn't change overnight, and neither will ours.
I am still attracted to my husband physically. He's a good looking guy. But, I am NOT attracted to the person he has become or the poor choices he has made.
I'm sure there are many of us that hold on to hope for that potential to reconnect with the person we love so dearly.
Thanks for your post, it was very helpful to me today.
Bomb January 2012 - doesn't feel the same about me
~ "There is nothing love cannot face; there is no limit to its faith, hope, and endurance."