Questions on Unrequited Love

[Iapetus144]

I’ve heard it said that unrequited love, if it persists once all reasonable means of winning over its object have been exhausted, becomes sinful. I think this is correct, but I’m still left with questions.

1. Does it constitute a venial or mortal sin?
2. How does one know when all reasonable means have been exhausted?

 

[adamhovey1988]

When I told a woman I was giving up on trying to be with her, she told me she loved me, so I have no idea. (I am not great when it comes to relationships).

 

[1Lord1Faith]

Is it still love if it becomes sinful?

 

[TheLittleLady]

Who told you this?

Unrequited love could maybe turn into some sort of sin against charity if one becomes obsessed, it is rather immature.