Narcissism Glossary
A relationship that only flows one way (lack of reciprocity)
↔️ The state where emotional exchange, care, and empathy flow one way only — the balance and reciprocity of the relationship lost.
Pouring out care alone, your reserves of heart and energy run completely dry.
Pouring out care alone, your reserves of heart and energy run completely dry.
Often seen in situations like these
📞 Their troubles get hours of your listening; yours get a changed subject or visible annoyance.
🎁 Their birthdays and anniversaries get remembered; your special days routinely don't.
🎁 Their birthdays and anniversaries get remembered; your special days routinely don't.
When this happens, try this
💡 A one-way outpouring can't sustain a relationship. Quietly weigh whether, when you're the one struggling, they have any real intention of listening.