When She Does the Bare Minimum in a Relationship
The Situation
"She does the bare minimum and expects me to be grateful"
The Brutal Truth
This behavior screams entitlement and emotional manipulation. She gives just enough to keep you around while expecting gratitude because she’s convinced that her low effort deserves recognition. It’s a strategy to maintain control without genuine investment.
❌ What NOT to Do (Anxious Response)
An anxious person might bend over backwards to please her, suppressing their own needs for fear of losing her. This only reinforces the cycle of imbalance, allowing her to continue her bare minimum behavior. It’s unhealthy and perpetuates a lack of respect in the relationship.
💭 Something to Reflect On
What part of you believes you don’t deserve someone who invests as much in you as you do in them?
✨ What To Do Next
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