When you make someone in your life a priority and they don't return the favor it can hurt your feelings and even make you less likely to make the relationship work. Many of us settle for these relationships in which we aren't a priority, but why? There are "many fish in the sea" which would stand to reason that we could all find someone who would not only treat is well, but also make us a priority.

Dating someone who does not work as hard at you at the relationship may be very difficult. If you are feeling frustrated and just feel like giving up, don't give up quite yet. Many times when we feel as though the other person does not make us a priority it's just about miscommunication. Let the other person in your life know how you are feeling and also let them know what you need from them. In many instances all you have to do is be honest about how you are feeling and this will bring about change.

If the person does not respond you should tell them again how you are feeling. Let them know that you need to feel important. Ask them if they are willing to give that to you. When you ask this question though, you need to be prepared for them telling you that they cannot give you what you need. What will you do then? Will you go on you way without looking back or will you stay and try to convince them differently?

An equitable relationship really is all about give and take. If you feel like you are constantly giving of yourself and never getting anything in return, it may be time to rethink your relationship. There are some people, and some situations, where you may never get what you want from another individual. You cannot expect someone to give you what you need without telling them, but if you have told them and you have not been able to get what you need, it's time to think about getting out.

Whether you are in such a relationship now or not, there are people out there who will make you a priority. There are people that are able to think outside of themselves. Just because you are not in that relationship now doesn't mean that you will never find it, you just have to be willing to work at a current relationship and get out when it becomes obvious that you will never be a priority.