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It’s always me who makes the effort to see my friends. Don’t they value me?
Some people are better at organising, and it sounds as if you all have fun when you do get together, so try not to take it personally
TL;DR
- The reader feels unappreciated because they are always the one initiating contact and plans with friends.
- Psychotherapist Gabrielle Rifkind suggests that being good at organizing friendships can be seen as a resource, not a burden.
- Some friends may already have established social networks or be in relationships that influence their proactivity.
- The 'liking gap' phenomenon, where people underestimate how much others like them, can also deter individuals from reaching out.
- Even if friends don't initiate contact, enjoying time together suggests they value the friendship when it occurs.