The Truth About the Lopsided Love Trope, Explained

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We all want our relationships to feel equal, but so often it seems that one person ends up more dedicated to the relationship. This can happen for a number of reasons – from fear of commitment to lack of care and beyond – and lead to strife and even tragedy. But there’s more to lopsided love than meets the eye. So, what’s really behind unequal love matches – and is there any hope for a happy outcome? Let’s take a closer look at the trope on screen, from How I Met Your Mother's Lily and Marshall, to Anora and Vanya, to Friends' Chandler and Janice and more!

CHAPTERS
00:00 Intro
00:43 The uneven foundations that created problems
05:16 Lopsided relationships
06:06 Losing your own identity
07:08 Distracted by something else
08:18 Commitment phobia
09:13 When one person wants to hide the relationship...
10:17 Pulled apart by circumstances
11:16 When only one person really wants the relationship
12:53 It is possible to find equal footing!

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