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What are some effective ways to correct a one-sided friendship or relationship?

i.e. When the other person isn't carrying his or her weight or doesn't reciprocate? 

Posted - September 22, 2017

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  • 46117
      September 22, 2017 3:10 PM MDT
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  • 2658
    Move on...

      September 22, 2017 4:11 PM MDT
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  • 7126
    You tell em lady.
      September 22, 2017 4:12 PM MDT
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  • 2658
    A real friend does not make time for you, they give you theirs.  A friend is like a four leaf clover hard to find but lucky to keep. This post was edited by Beans/SilentGeneration at September 22, 2017 9:41 PM MDT
      September 22, 2017 4:26 PM MDT
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  • 7126
    A stitch in time saves nine.
      September 22, 2017 5:22 PM MDT
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  • 2658
    Act immediately..ditch em'...
      September 22, 2017 7:06 PM MDT
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  • 17583
    A penny saved is a penny earned, isn't it?
      September 23, 2017 4:27 PM MDT
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  • 17583
    Communicate.  Truth is it won't help.  If people don't realize they are low-end contributors I don't think you are going to fix them.  If they do realize it, I don't think  you are going to fix those guys either. Only you know how much of the relationship you want to carry by yourself.  They are never 50/50 I believe.  Some people like having the most responsibility because they feel that gives them more power.  People are all different.   Sorry to be a pessimist here, but that's the way I see it.  I'm not naturally pessimistic. This post was edited by Thriftymaid at September 23, 2017 1:14 PM MDT
      September 22, 2017 5:50 PM MDT
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  • 10980
    Don't give or do more than what makes you happy. Accept the other person for who they are.  Relationships/friendships are rarely equal. If you're both getting what you want and need, then all is well. If not, then, move on.
      September 22, 2017 7:14 PM MDT
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  • 19937
    I'm not sure I would want to waste time "fixing" a relationship where the other person doesn't really want to contribute.  I would just let it doe a natural death and move on.
      September 22, 2017 9:43 PM MDT
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  • 8212
    A phone call is long overdue.  This post was edited by Art Lover at September 23, 2017 1:15 PM MDT
      September 23, 2017 4:22 AM MDT
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  • Maybe they're not getting their notifications?

      September 23, 2017 4:39 PM MDT
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