unrequited

But she is best known for being the object of Thanos’ unrequited affections.

The British political world is utterly obsessed with American politics, even if it is an almost totally unrequited passion.

The relationship between Israel and its closest and most reliable ally, the United States, has started to feel like a case of unrequited love.

The struggles of people of color to share fully in a larger American identity has been one of the most powerful epics of unrequited love in the history of the world.

This looks like an unrequited love . . . but maybe not.