You deserve better than to beg for the bare minimum in your closest relationships. Time. Respect. Consideration. Effort. Attention. Just because relationships naturally change over the long term doesn't make it okay to neglect the basics. Connections need consistent nourishment to grow and remain strong. In case you needed the reminder, you are not asking for too much by wanting your love and care to be reciprocated. It's the folks who have gotten too comfortable breadcrumbing their effort, gaslighting you to think it's normal, and expecting you to stay regardless that will make you feel crazy or ashamed of even putting it on the table. You're not tripping. You just need a level of depth that certain people don't have the capacity or willingness to offer you.