Lack of Effort

By far, the biggest stress in my life comes from the lack of effort on others behalf. Whether it be form my boyfriend, parents, siblings, co-workers--anybody!

As far as my boyfriend goes, I love him to pieces, but it is almost like he is unaware that in order to be in a happy, healthy relationship, you must put it some effort.

Everyday it seems I spend my time trying to do things for him to make him happy, so why is it I always feel like he can't even force himself to do anything for me? I know he loves me, but I feel like he is so selfish. We never do anything I want to do, and my schedule and my plans are never considered. I don't know how to talk to him about what I'm feeling because every time I do, he makes me out to be some kind of a drama queen. It is so unfair!

Even when things are good and were both very happy with each other, I know it's only a matter of time before he says or does something else to remind me that my feelings have no bearing on him, whatsoever.

I wish he knew how much his selfish behavior negatively affects my life. Should I just live with this for the rest of my life? Is there any hope that he can, or will ever change his ways? I really love him, but I'm not sure how much more I can take about feeling down about this.