20 Unfortunate Signs Youre in a One-Sided Relationship ...

You're Always the One to Reach out First • You Have to Avoid Certain Topics of Conversation • You 'pencil' Things in … • You Make ALL the Plans • You're a Last Resort... • More ...

20 Unfortunate Signs Youre in a One-Sided Relationship ...
By Heather • Feb 2, 2026 MD

One-sided relationships are so hard to be in, but what happens if you don't know you're in one? How can you tell? Well girls, I've got your covered, below are the top 20 signs that you are unfortunately … in a one-sided relaitonship and you'll need to get out of it ASAP.

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1. You're Always the One to Reach out First

You're Always the One to Reach out First … and it sucks.

2. You Have to Avoid Certain Topics of Conversation

You Have to Avoid Certain Topics of Conversation Because they don't feel comfortable.

3. You 'pencil' Things in …

You 'pencil' Things in … ...you never can use pen because nothing is certain.

4. You Make ALL the Plans

You Make ALL the Plans Your 'partner' doesn't even care enough to make plans for you.

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5. You're a Last Resort...

You're a Last Resort... They are ALWAYS choosing their friends over you.

6. You're Constantly Apologizing for Things That You Shouldn't Be

You're Constantly Apologizing for Things That You Shouldn't Be Meaning, your partner is probably making you feel bad for everything.

7. Your Partner is Constantly Disrespecting You

Your Partner is Constantly Disrespecting You ...and you know it.

8. There Are a Ton of Rules in Your Relationship

There Are a Ton of Rules in Your Relationship That somehow, you can never seem to follow correctly.

9. Your Relationship is Actually a Secret

Your Relationship is Actually a Secret … You've only met their roommate and that's because you stay over once in a while.

10. There Isn't Any Future Talk from Your Partner

There Isn't Any Future Talk from Your Partner You don't talk about marriage, kids – nothing, just what's happening right now.

11. You've Tried to Meet Your Boyfriend's Friends …

You've Tried to Meet Your Boyfriend's Friends … ...but there is always an excuse.

12. Fighting is Normal in a Relationship Right?

Fighting is Normal in a Relationship Right? … All the time? Every day?

13. They Only Compliment You on Your Looks

They Only Compliment You on Your Looks … not your wit, not your personality, not anything but your looks.

14. Your Partner Probably Wouldn't Be with You if They Didn't Need to Be with Someone

Your Partner Probably Wouldn't Be with You if They Didn't Need to Be with Someone … and you know it.

15. You're Always Dropping Everything when They Need You

You're Always Dropping Everything when They Need You Even if it is a family thing.

16. When It Comes to Spending Quality Time Together...

When It Comes to Spending Quality Time Together... ...they make you feel like shit about it and they hurry it along.

17. They Act like Communicating with You is a Hassle

They Act like Communicating with You is a Hassle Even if it is just a simple text.

18. You Feel Horrible Asking Them to Things That Are Important to You

You Feel Horrible Asking Them to Things That Are Important to You Especially when it has to do with work.

19. You Feel the Need to Explain Your Boy/girlfriend to Your Family

You Feel the Need to Explain Your Boy/girlfriend to Your Family Because … they are worried about you.

20. You Make EVERY Effort in the World to Invite Your Partner into Your World

You Make EVERY Effort in the World to Invite Your Partner into Your World … and they just don't care.

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  • Emily

    2016-01-18T16:12:14.714Z

    Recently, I was in a relationship that showed some of these signs and yes I loved my ex very much and still do, but I knew deep down it wasn't healthy for neither of us. So we ended it for many reasons. And yes I miss him because we aren't that close anymore. However, I knew I had to move on for myself and find something better
  • imfabulousLMAO

    2017-11-14T22:01:58.343Z

    Lmao been there and it stunk.
  • Niny

    2016-01-17T20:30:51.981Z

    This is very accurate
  • Sahar

    2016-01-18T04:27:09.228Z

    How about it if it was your husband not your boyfriend ?
  • Wendy

    2016-01-17T19:43:02.927Z

    Aww oh sorry to hear that !
  • Bunny

    2017-01-13T07:32:47.444Z

    Men aren't extinct from earth ! There millions of admirers out there ready to give you everything and more that you ve ever expected 💕
  • Sofia

    2017-10-19T01:35:01.849Z

    And I don’t want to leave him because it’s a lot harder than what it seems
  • Steph5

    2016-01-17T20:08:59.198Z

    Everything in this article happened to me in my last relationship ... It was awful.
  • Susieboo

    2016-01-22T12:22:29.684Z

    What if the person is great but you been together for 5 months and you post all sorts of things and pics of the 2 of you in social media but they haven't posted anything at all and have pics of their ex from 7 months ago???? Should I be concerned?
  • imfabulousLMAO

    2017-11-14T22:06:34.022Z

    All of these hit so hard...
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