Every game night ends with me cleaning up while everyone else leaves, and I'm getting resentful but I keep hosting because I'm afraid they won't stay friends with me otherwise.
More people experience this than they realize.
When we do things primarily to secure others' affection, we often end up feeling used rather than loved.
“Where Are You with Games — board games and card games?”
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.