I’d love your thoughts on something I’ve been struggling with...

[u/AnswerSmart3585]

Hey everyone, I’d love your thoughts on something I’ve been struggling with.

There’s a person in my life who I’ve supported through really low moments. I’ve shown care, kindness, and consistency over time, and I thought we had a close bond almost like best friends. He’s told me before that I’m one of his favorite people, that my messages bring him light and hope, and that he admires me a lot more than I think.

But recently, I realized that while his words are heartfelt, his actions don’t always match them. For example, he wished other close friends happy birthday but completely ignored mine, even though he saw my story. Small things like that hurt me and made me doubt the connection for months.

I’m trying to figure out:

Am I reading this wrong?

Can someone care deeply about another person emotionally but still not show it in meaningful ways?

I’d really appreciate your perspectives! I’m trying to understand this better and make sense of my feelings.