How can you stop yourself from being someone's doormat?

@SW-User Yup. I think so, too. Smothering her with attention is not really a good idea. But the thing is, she's my best friend. I care about her a lot even in the mildest of her problems. It just hurts that I don't get the same energy from her.

@CallistaSloane Understandable, but her way of showing love and giving is probably very different and might be going unnoticed.

@SW-User she does things for me, no doubt. But many times, I feel so alone even when I'm with her.I thought our personalities are just different. I had thought that for years. But she knew how hurt I was feeling everytime she puts on a cold shoulder. She'll change at first. Then go back to her ways. It's draining.

@NoGamesTolerated agree... why can't people just find someone with the same heart as them.

@checkoutanytime she says that I'm her best friend. We do fun things together, too. She's not always absent but I feel like I'm not getting the care I deserve. At first, I dont mind giving more. But I'm starting to get exhausted and drained.

@CallistaSloane anything worthwhile is not a one way street. In my experience.

@checkoutanytime I'm beginning to realize this now. It's been dragging for so long and my hope for this friendship is wearing thin.

@BigGuy2 true.