How do you handle a “one way friendship”. Meaning, you are the one always making the effort. I have been friends with this girl for over 15 years and I’m the one always making the effort. Texting to check in (how are you, what’s going on) or inviting her out to do something. The conversations are always short and I don’t want to force the convo when it’s basically just me leading It. Everyone has busy lives, I get it. She’s married with a baby. I have two other close friends (one with 3 kids and one with 1 kid) and I talk to them everyday all day. I feel like a friendship should be a conscious effort and you should want to keep friendship going, It shouldn’t be forced. I would love some advice if any of you have dealt with this.