Ever found yourself playing therapist, cheerleader, and emergency hotline for someone who gives you… well, crumbs in return? Welcome to the exhausting world of one-sided love—the emotional hamster wheel you can’t stop running on. You’re convinced that if you just love them harder, they’ll finally see your worth. Spoiler: they won’t, not because you’re unworthy, but because love built on rescue missions isn’t love—it’s martyrdom disguised as devotion.
Let’s dive into the subtle “rescue instincts” that trick you into thinking you’re helping someone, when in reality, you’re just losing yourself piece by piece.
