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20 Unfortunate Signs You're in a One-Sided Relationship ...

20 Unfortunate Signs You're 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.

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2. You Have to Avoid Certain Topics of Conversation

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

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3. You 'pencil' Things in …

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

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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.

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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.

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7. Your Partner is Constantly Disrespecting You

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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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12. Fighting is Normal in a Relationship Right?

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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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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Where Thoughts and Opinions Converge

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
ᗩᑎGEᒪᗩ
2016-01-17T19:00:09.838Z
All very true! Of course, the very worst thing to do is stay, especially if everything (or the majority) listed is true! You can't make someone like you or care about you/your feelings. By staying, you're only hurting yourself & your self-esteem. The longer you stay, the harder it is to leave. Do yourself a favor & leave now b/c no one deserves to be treated badly &/or used.
Wendy
2016-01-17T19:43:02.927Z
Aww oh sorry to hear that !
imfabulousLMAO
2017-11-14T22:01:58.343Z
Lmao been there and it stunk.
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?
Sahar
2016-01-18T04:27:09.228Z
How about it if it was your husband not your boyfriend ?
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
Sofia
2017-10-19T01:34:10.325Z
I’m having these same problems and I’ve been with my boyfriend for 3 years now. I don’t even know what to do cause I try to talk it out with him and it just seems like nothing works anymore. What should I do?
Boncheri1
2017-01-13T04:27:08.247Z
Yep that was then, now I am very single, simply stopped reaching out and being the initiator - poof gone like magic

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