If you’re with a man who doesn’t truly see you — doesn’t notice your effort, your loyalty, or your quiet sacrifices — the most important thing to remember is this:
You don’t teach someone to value you by giving more.
You teach them by how you respond when they don’t.
Here’s exactly what to do — step by step.
1. Get brutally honest with yourself
Ask yourself:
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Am I feeling taken for granted?
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Do I feel emotionally drained after every conversation?
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Is he putting in effort — or just enough to keep me around?
Stop making excuses for him.
Stop calling his neglect “busy” or “stressed.”
If you have to explain away someone’s behavior, deep down, you already know.
