The technical phrase for mixed feelings is cognitive dissonance, as used by psychologists. This is the mental state or
attitude of having contradictory or opposing desires, wants, needs, thoughts, etc.
*The worst kind of mixed feelings one can experience is with someone who they have strong affection for, but that person behaves contrarily towards the other person'
s desires,wants, needs, thoughts, etc. This leaves the person in an extremely
tough situation of constant emotional distress, not knowing of whether to
stick with the other person or to leave.*
Person 1: Man, I just don't know what to do, or what I want to do. I
mean, I really
like her, it just doesn't ever continue on with her side. I keep getting shot down. The feelings I have from her are just from me.
Person 2: Looks
like a case of mixed feelings. You need to find some else, someone that cares about how you feel.