Sonnets have been written about unrequited love for centuries. Countless books and films explore romantic heartbreak with devastating clarity.
But people hardly ever discuss the silent agony of one-sided friendships, with a few exceptions like “The Great Gatsby” and “Gone with the Wind”.
These rare titles touch on the anguish of being let down by those we trust most. Although we have moved way past our tribalistic ancestors, tribalism is still encoded in our DNA.
So when you’re constantly giving without receiving, your brain triggers the same rejection response as being cast out from your tribe.
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