Relationships
fromPsychology Today
6 days agoThe Most Mentally Taxing Kind of Friendship
One-sided friendships can drain emotional energy without clear signs of toxicity or abuse.
Not all unhealthy relationships will look inherently unhealthy at first glance. In fact, many one-sided relationships actually start out with intensity, chemistry, and the belief that you finally found someone who has chosen you. This can feel hypnotic or intoxicating, especially if you have a history of dysfunctional romantic relationships or childhood abuse. The reality is that yes, you may have been chosen. However, if you are in a one-sided relationship, then being "chosen" may not be what you had hoped.
I don't feel secure in my current relationship. I feel like the guy I have been seeing is going to ghost when it takes him a while to respond, even if things seem fine on the surface. We have this odd dynamic where I am always excited about anything he suggests for a date, but whenever I try to initiate the plans, he has a weird or flimsy excuse for why he can't go.