When it comes to any kind of relationship, family, friendship, aquaintance, work collegues, whatever, I seem to be the one who puts in all the effort. I give my time, my thoughts and prayers, I'm the one who suggests the get togethers and lunches etc but I get nothing in return. When do you say "I deserve better than this" and just give up on ever meeting someone in your life that will give you as much as you give them, sacrifice as much to be in your life as you do for them?
I've been trying for years to maintain friendships with people but no one seems to want to. I'm a good person, I know that. I can be a great friend if only someone would spend 5 minutes with me and get to know me. I'm tired of being the only one putting in the effort.
*sigh*, what's a person to do?? I don't smother. I just want to be able to call someone up and hang out. No one wants to. I get excuses. I get lies. "we'll get together for lunch next week" and when I call, they say they can't but "we'll do it soon" It never happens. It sucks.

Per ardua ad astra
Motto of the Royal Canadian Air Force
"through adversity to the stars"