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.

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.

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.

Topic Relationship pressure cycles · Term Lack of Reciprocity · Also known as Lack of Reciprocity

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