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I have, though it ended up with that person disappearing and trying to commit suicide. It took me a long time to get over the associated trauma.
The way I see it now is that love isn't something that will bind people to you and keep them with you forever. If you love someone, let them go, let them be free. If they still choose to be with you, then they love you too. If not, you couldn't have held on to that person without causing resentment and pain to both of you.
I hope some of this helps :)