no way.

To answer the question no I don't think you can, because relationships take a lot of work and I don't see how anyone could put that sort of work into a relationship with someone they don't like. And my next question would be why are you staying in what sounds like an abusive relationship ? Are you in love with her and if so how did you get past not liking her to loving her ? And if you are in an abusive relationship making that work is an entirely different thing. That is in her ball park, if she is abusive only she can work on that and change it, you can not. So I guess my answer (at least without more info) is No, I could not be with someone I didn't like.

no

God, NO! I could not stand to be in the same zip code let alone in the same room/bed. And if someone I did not like told me they loved me, I would be creeped out beyond belief. Ick!

Here's another question: why on earth would you WANT to be with someone you don't like??

wondering if maybe you feel a sense of obligation to the person or some how maybe feel guilty for not "liking "the person?? many times in society womaen are to often expected to be tolerant, all accepting, always suportive and to make things okay.
thats unrealistic, its ok to take care of you and your emotions and feelings and to pursue in life what you want,,,, being kind to yourself is first and foremost as well as acting in a honest manner with yourself,,,,, and accepting ur feeling as is without guilt or second thoughts. your feelings are what they are, simply that... honor your feelings, maybe u r afraid of hurting her feelings? honesty is the best policy, always. as hard as it may be...... please let us know how things worked out~ we do care. KD

When I first came out I was in a brief relationship with someone I did NOT like, my self esteem was so low it was non-existent, I just did not feel good enought about myself to attract anyone else (ya know I felt DESPERATE) It only lasted about 6 weeks and I got counseling, and no, no no, I could never be in a relationship with someone I did not like or respect ever again.

Nope.
For me, 'Like' is the necessary first step to the path of 'Love'. Not just partner-love, but friendship love too. The only relationships I know that survive Love without Liking are parent/child ~ but they only survive by maintaining a great distance and this is a raw love that is purely innate ~ not progressive or alive.

I agree with the others, in fact, I would add run as fast as you can in the other direction. I have to say that when you said you don't like the way they treat animals, a red flag went up and I need to say that if one cannot treat animals and children with compassion and love, then I really think they lack the capacity to show it to a partner. I'm thinking that this "relationship" could prove to be a constant battle ground as well as not very satisfying for you. You need to like someone before you can love them. And you have to love, trust, and commit to someone before you can succeed in a happy long=lasting relationship. I am sensing that you are a total opposite of this person, and why would anyone want to begin a relationship where you already know there are so many obstacles to overcome.

saddly i have been in a dysfunctional relationship with a women that i didnt like and had no sexual chemistry with. but she was a great friend to me and everytime i tried to end it i felt bad so keeps goin. its a hot mess and would never thing a person should do it.

okay....first off, i would never tolerate anyone mistreating an animal. I will spare you the soapbox, but no way.... then you question her morals...in this situation, you may not be true to yourself if your partner's basic moral belief doesnt line up with yours. and you have to be happy with your support system my dear. everything else is petty in my opinion (music and clothing....not the end of the world) but animal abuse and questionable morals.....not possible to overlook on any level. i wish you luck in figuring this out.