Relationships are exchanges of energy

I am hurt that someone I consider a good friend rarely phones me. I do all the phoning. In fact it is a common thread in my friendships. Maybe people see me as self-contained, and that I don't need to hear from them. It's not true - we all want to be loved.

Relationships are exchanges of energy. If one person is more passionate and committed than the other, it is an imbalance of energy. You have two choices: discuss it with the person and try to resolve it, or let them go. Energy exchange must be equal to be genuine love.

Do your friendships honour your values?

I realised at the end of last year that several friendships did not match my values, however I didn't have the courage to do anything about it. This year - with my theme of 'be true to myself' - I am taking the hard step of ending those friendships, albeit slowly.

I felt guilty until I received guidance through my meditations that said if there is no growth in a friendship it is time to move on. It is not easy being true to myself but it is more honest and spiritually uplifting. What about your friendships? Are they growing?