My friends will not even call me half the time even though I am always calling them and trying to get together.
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My friends won't even call me half the time even though I am always reaching out to them and trying to get together. \
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It sounds like you are trying to reach out to friends and they don't reciprocate as much as you'd like?
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Not only that, they don't seem to ever call me. I am the one doing all the efforts.
user
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That can be hard when friends don't reach out despite all your efforts. Have you discussed this concern with them?
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Affirmation and Reassurance
I haven't really tried to bring it up, but maybe I should.
user
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Sometimes friends don't realize that they aren't fulfilling their end of the relationship and just need to become more aware.
assistant
Affirmation and Reassurance
That makes sense.
user
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Do you think you might want to have a conversation with your friends and see if they feel the same way?
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Yes, that seems to be a good idea.
user
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I've had friends in the past who didn't call and I found out later that they were having personal struggles and it wasn't anything against me.
assistant
Self-disclosure
I see your point. Maybe I should be asking if my friend needs anything instead of expecting so much from them. I will have to talk to them to find out what is going on.
user
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I can see it being hard not knowing for sure.
assistant
Reflection of feelings
You make a good point.
user
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Sometimes people also grow and change so relationships evolve as well. Is there something you would hope to gain from the friendship that you think could change?
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I just would like to get some answers if I am the one to blame. I feel guilty sometimes that I should have done something differently.
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I can see that being a challenge feeling guilty about whether you did something to affect the relationship. But, you sound like you are really trying to make things work and maintain the friendship.
assistant
Reflection of feelings
I'm really trying but maybe again just having a hard conversation may help to improve things.
user
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I had one of those hard conversations in college with a roommate who later revealed that she was in counseling and overwhelmed and struggling. She apologized for the strain in the relationship. I was so glad we talked about things because we went on to be better friends and not hold resentment toward one another.
assistant
Self-disclosure
I see what you mean. That looks like it helps to talk through things.
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Is there anything else I can help you with?
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No thanks. I am feeling more confident in handling the situation. Thanks!
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You are welcome.
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