doing everything for everyone all the time

[thejoshuatree13]

Im basically in many relationships in which I give, give, give, do, do, do endlessly. Its ok by me, because I am naturally a thoughtful and giving person. But I am starting to realize I feel no gratitude for what I do, and it goes unnoticed. I think outside of my role and the expected; Now I don't mean to loath in self glory and brag about my

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[bonoinakilt]

I completely understand where you are coming from. I have that same problem. I'm a giver. I love it. I don't expect much in return...but it does hurt when people start to take advantage and don't even give you an acknowledgement. Not that I need one all the time...but it'd be nice to hear once in a while. I'd like a thank you every so often. Otherwise, it just wears me down. People just take and take and take. Yet, I continually give and give and give and give and give some more.

I actually ended a couple friendships because of this issue. I was always giving, and those friends were never there for me when I needed them. They were only using me.

You need to re-evaluate your life and the people in your life. I'm in the process of doing that now.

I'm tired of being used and taken advantage of constantly.

[thejoshuatree13]

amen. i totally agree. its almost like people know that they can get things from me, that i'll always be the first to call them, pull the shots. but i have to tone it down. and if people dont like that, they can just f**k off. like i dont expect to be showered with diamonds and thank u cards, but sometimes there needs to be gratitude present.

its so hard for me to start reevaluating my relationships, but its time to clean out the closet.