@kiaabrera: It’s a very human sentiment to go through when you feel that hint of disappointment when you pour your heart to something or someone only to be met with indifference or silence. There’s a concept called The Reciprocity Gap: the space between our natural human need for acknowledgment and the reality that not everyone operates with the same communication style or emotional awareness. I’m not talking about keeping score, but about feeling seen for your efforts. When you don’t feel seen, your brain doesn’t think “they’re ungrateful”—it thinks “did I matter?” But listen. It’s completely normal to want acknowledgment. It doesn’t make you needy or demanding. It makes you human. Your need for recognition isn’t too much. It’s evidence that you care deeply.