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Are you in love with someone who doesn’t love you back? Do you feel like you’re always the one who puts in more effort and care into the relationship? If so, you might be in a toxic one-sided love situation. Here are some signs that you’re not getting the love you deserve:
- You’re always the one who reaches out to them, whether it’s through text, call, or social media. They rarely initiate contact with you or show interest in your life.
- You feel like you have to force a connection with them. You try to make conversation, but they don’t seem to care or engage. Most of their replies are in short forms, like “ok”, “yeah”, or “cool”.
- They don’t make time for you. They always have excuses for why they can’t hang out with you or do things with you. They never spend quality time with you or show you affection.
- You feel unwanted and unappreciated in the relationship. You constantly crave their attention and care, but they don’t give it to you. They ignore you and take you for granted. They don’t make you feel special or valued.
- They are emotionally unavailable. They don’t open up to you or share their feelings with you. They don’t support you or comfort you when you need them. They don’t respect your boundaries or feelings.
- They only show interest in you when they need something from you. They might make you feel special once in a blue moon, but only when they have their own needs or wants. They use you for their own benefit and then disappear.
If these signs sound familiar to you, then you might be in a toxic one-sided love situation. This is not healthy for you or for them. You deserve someone who loves you back and treats you well. Don’t settle for less than what you deserve.