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5 signs you’re in a one-sided friendship

Like all relationships, friendships are meant to be mutual, meaning both people should feel loved and appreciated. If you’re the only one making plans and offering support while getting little in return, it’s natural to end up drained, resentful, and even lonely, says Tiana Leeds, LMFT, a therapist based in Santa Barbara, California. To be fair, life can get in the way and our friends can’t always be as responsive or available as we’d like.