A relationship should feel like a partnership, a team effort. It’s a dance where both people know the steps. But what happens when you realize you’re dancing alone? You are putting in all the effort, making all the plans, and doing all the emotional work. Meanwhile, your partner is just along for the ride.
This is the painful reality of a one-sided relationship. It’s an exhausting and lonely place to be. You give and give, hoping that one day your efforts will be reciprocated, but that day never comes. Recognizing the signs is the first step to reclaiming your energy and your worth. Here are seven clear signs that you’re the only one trying.
