If you've ever been in a non-reciprocal relationship, how have you managed to thrive and not shut down inside?

Non-reciprocal relationships come in many forms: parent-child, siblings, friendships, care-giving relationships, teacher-student, and, unfortunately, even within some marital relationships.

If you’ve recovered from shutting down and/or prevent yourself from shutting down, how do you thrive and maintain a non-reciprocal relationship?