One-Sided Relationships

  [View Online]( INSPIRATION [One-Sided Relationships]( Relationships can become out of balance and one-sided if we don’t occasionally check in with each other. One of the most beautiful qualities of an intimate relationship is the give and take of energy that occurs between two people. In the best-case scenario, both people equally share the talking and listening, and the giving and receiving of support. Within any relationship, the balance shifts occasionally, and one person needs to listen more or give more. Over time, even this exception will take on a balanced rhythm. We all go through times when we take more and times when we give more. However, there are also relationships where the balance has always felt one-sided. You may have a friend whom you like, but you have begun to notice that the conversation is always about their life and their problems and never about yours. You also may have a friend who seems to require an inordinate amount of support from you, but the friend is unable or unwilling to give much in return. Over time, these relationships can be draining and unsatisfying. One option is to end the relationship, or let it fade out naturally. Another option is to communicate to your friend that you would like to create a more equal balance where your concerns also get addressed. They may be taken aback at first, but if they are able to hear you, your friendship will become that much more sincere. They may even thank you for revealing a pattern that is probably sabotaging more than one relationship in their life. A third option is to accept the relationship simply as it is. There are many one-sided relationships that actually work. One example of this is a mentor relationship where you are learning from someone. Another is a relationship in which you are helping someone who is sick, disabled, or otherwise needy. In these instances, you can be grateful that you are able to help and be helped, trusting that the balance of give and take will even out in the big picture of your life. Did you like this Inspiration? ❁ Did you miss yesterday's inspiration? Click [here]( to view them all. ♥ Love this inspiration? Share with a friend](   DailyOM Course Spotlight [Radical Boundaries]( By Emily Han Reclaim your personal power. With this empowering course, you’ll gain guided meditations, self-reflection tools, and expert strategies to help you uncover and respectfully communicate boundaries. Learning how to define and establish your personal limits through these lessons will not only support your own well-being but will also help you maintain healthier relationships in your life. [Learn More]( New Courses - [Break Free From Trauma Bonding]( - [The Intuitive Power of Zodiac Signs]( - [Toxic Positivity: Speak Your Truth and Embrace Your Emotions]( - [A Year of Writing to Reveal Who You Really Are]( - [Gentle Yoga to Rebuild Strength and Flexibility]( Recommended For You [The Healing Power of Your Feet]( [Learn More]( [The 9-Minute Science-Based Workout]( [Learn More]( [Transverse Abs Workout for Instant Relief]( [Learn More]( [Stretch and Strengthen Your Lower Back]( [Learn More]( [Protect Yourself From Control Dramas]( [Learn More]( [12 Easy Steps to Creating Sacred Space]( [Learn More]( Top 10 Courses 1. [The Vagus Nerve Miracle]( 2. [The Healing Power of Your Feet]( 3. [Live a Sweet Life Without Sugar]( 4. [The Science of Medical Intuition]( 5. [The 10-Minute Method to Naturally Tighten Your Face]( 6. [The 2-Week Fascia Miracle]( 7. [Break Free From Trauma Bonding]( 8. [Next Level Fascia Miracle: The Lymphatic Secret]( 9. [Somatic Exercises to Relax and Release]( 10. [Separating With Grace and Respect]( Explore 350+ Courses There's something for everyone. What do you want to learn today? [Browse by Topic]( [DailyOM Logo](   [Facebook]( [Instagram]( [Pinterest]( [Twitter]( You are receiving this email because you're subscribed to DailyOM. You are registered with {EMAIL}. [Inspirations]( | [Courses]( | [Horoscopes]( [Remove me from this list]( | [Help/FAQ]( Copyright © 2024 [Everyday Health, Inc.]( All rights reserved. DailyOM is among the federally registered trademarks of Everyday Health, Inc. and may not be used by third parties without explicit permission. 114 Fifth Avenue, 15th Floor, New York, NY 10011 Subject to our [terms of service]( and [privacy policy](.