Anyone else have these issues? I have decided not to chase after the people in my life anymore. I understand that everyone gets busy or preoccupied (I do, too), but when I wind up being the only one who reaches out, or I reach out but the other person doesn't reach back, and this repeats itself over a period of time, I start wonder if it's worth it. I get the message, they don't want to be bothered. Okay, I won't waste my time on them anymore. Their loss.
Me too. I have a friend who, until about six months ago, I'd have done literally anything for. However, since last year she only seems to want to know me when she wants something and the rest of the time just blanks me if I try to reach out. I've tried and it's very sad because I loved her so much and we had many fun times together; but I'm not sure I can really be bothered any more.
I think we have all experienced this before. My personal saying (which I live by) is "people will always show you what their priorities are and you'll never have to ask". If people can't do their part and it's all one sided, you can't beat a dead horse, you're not their priority. I look for this in any kind of relationship, and if you watch people, they'll always show you what their priorities are.