Unrequited emotions and attention are always painful, and one side often gives more than it gets.
You’re tired of taking care of everyone else, and you get little or no attention from them.
We are social beings. We always want to be in the company of people who care about us.
However, if you feel like no one cares about you too often, maybe it’s time to do a reality check.
How often have you asked yourself why you always care too much for others when you don’t get the same amount of care from them?
Whether it’s family, friends, an emotional partner, colleagues at work, or even random people who just passed through your life. In the end, you always ask yourself why you cared so much.
First, let’s go back and see what kind of person you are and how you can change something that is clearly bothering you.
You Are an Empathic Person by Nature
Is it possible to live in a society where being an empath is a weakness?
Empaths are associated with being weak and gentle, which is an unnecessary stereotype. Some of us are more empaths, and some less. That it’s not a competition.
You always want to help everyone, participate in charity events, and help animals. These are all signs of empathy.
Being an empath isn’t bad; if you are, it’s an admirable personality trait you should nurture and value.
You Expect That Everyone Should Always Care About You
This does not even have to mean an overly demanding person.
From birth, we are used to attention. When we are born, the beginning of our life is full of constant attention.
Some expect they will always be at the center of attention and that everyone will care about them.
Many of us believe that the more you care about someone, the more they will care about you.
Emotions and attention towards someone are not something that can be accurately measured. It does not mean you will always get what you think you deserve.
Everyone Relies on You for Everything
Whatever happens to someone in your immediate environment, they turn to you to solve their problem.
From car problems, borrowing money, or a nasty breakup, you are there for them because they are used to it. You are the one who got them used to it.
Being there for others is nice, but when you feel taken advantage of and know it will not be reciprocated, why do you still do it?
You try to hide some of your shortcomings by worrying excessively about others.
You may feel that you are not good enough for a job and then suffer from imposter syndrome. Maybe you think the person you’re in a relationship with is way out of your league.
In both cases, your defense mechanism can react by caring too much because you think you are not good enough.
People Don’t Care About You Because You Make it Difficult For Them
Your actions affect how people view you and how much they care about you.
Maybe you repel people with your behavior and expect them to care about you. It is logical that people stop caring about someone when they are hurt, cheated, used, and similar.
Did you find yourself in these examples above?
You are probably wondering how to change your behavior towards people who don’t deserve your attention. Or maybe change your attitude and let people care more about you?
Here are some tips:
Change Your Perspective
Instead of constantly thinking that no one cares about you, think about those who care about you.
Negative thinking leads to negative manifestation. Surround yourself with those who care about you, and be grateful for it.
Respect Yourself and Embrace Who You Are
If you are empathetic and generous, that is something to be proud of.
The world may be cruel, so there is room for empathy and helping others. It is essential that it fulfills you and makes you happy.
Change Your Expectations
As you can see, we didn’t say to lower your expectations, but to change them. Don’t expect everyone to give you back as much as you think you deserve because life doesn’t always work that way.
The most important thing is to remain realistic in expectations but not allow ourselves to lower the standards of what we expect from others.
Establish Some Boundaries
If it’s starting to bother you that they take advantage of the fact that you’re always there for them, it’s time to change that.
Healthy boundaries must exist; you can’t always solve other people’s problems and be a shoulder to cry on. It’s nice when people turn to you for help, but it’s not nice when they don’t return it.
How can you recognize that it was not reciprocated?
It is enough if you feel bad that you are helping someone, and you know in your heart that he would not do it for you.
Do a Reality Check
We mentioned above in the text that it is sometimes necessary to do a reality check on yourself.
If you make it difficult for people to care about you, don’t be surprised when they stop caring.
If someone is too egotistical, selfish, or an attention-seeker, always playing the blame game, others will stop caring because no one wants such people around them.
Identify Your Weaknesses and Work on Them
If you are insecure about something and project your insecurity by worrying too much about others, it’s time to change that.
Working on yourself is always a good choice, whether physical or mental. Self-development always leads to greater self-confidence.
Is it Really That Bad When Others Don’t Care About You?
This question may sound strange because it’s bad when people you care about don’t care about you.
But by not caring about you, are they showing that you should stop caring about them too?
Think carefully about this, because some people just aren’t worthy of your attention.
Final Thoughts,
There is no universal measure for how much you care for others and how much others give you back.
Caring for others is nice until you feel you are not getting as much from them as you deserve.
Identify those feelings in yourself, and work on changing them. Change starts with oneself and then goes to others. Good luck!