i have tried to reset my air buds but it seems as though only 1 is connecting or charging. the left works and charges but the right one doesn't

Hi catheen,

We see you're having some issues with getting one AirPod to charge/connect, and we can help out there.

We'd first advise ensuring it can charge properly, so that it has power to connect to the device. This page can help with that: If your AirPods won’t charge

We'd also recommend cleaning the charging case and the AirPods themselves, to help ensure they connect properly for charging: How to clean your AirPods, AirPods Pro, AirPods Max, and EarPods

Once they charge, try these steps for the connection issue: If your AirPods won't connect

Take care.