My best friend calls me every time her life falls apart and I always drop everything to fix it, but when I try to talk about my own problems she gets overwhelmed and changes the subject. We've been doing this dance for years and I'm starting to resent her, but I also feel responsible for her wellbeing and guilty for wanting space.
More people experience this than they realize.
You've become someone's unpaid therapist while your own needs remain invisible in the relationship.
“Where Are You with Codependency?”
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.