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Love Me, Love Me Not: How to Spot a One-Sided Romance Without Losing Your Mind
When you’re doing all the loving, here’s how to know it’s time to cut your losses and save your sanity
The Cold Reality of Unrequited Love
Few things sting as much as loving someone who doesn’t love you back. You invest time, energy, and emotions, hoping the other person will eventually reciprocate. But love, as many learn, is not a currency you can trade. Psychologist Virginie Verdois succinctly puts it: “True love means embracing someone wholly — their strengths and flaws. It’s not about what they make you feel but about who they are.”
One-sided relationships — where one person gives and the other merely takes — leave an emotional void. They rob you of joy, confidence, and peace. The warning signs? They’re often staring you in the face. Let’s break them down.
Unrequited love drains your emotional resources, leaving you questioning your worth.
The Eyes Never Lie
One of the earliest and most telling signs of unreciprocated love is found in the eyes. Love speaks through lingering gazes, unspoken tenderness, and a depth that’s hard to miss. If your partner avoids eye contact, looks at…
