Relationships require a rough equilibrium of give-and-take. Reason #3 is the "Taker" dynamic. This occurs when one party consistently demands emotional labor, time, or resources while offering little in return. The resentment here is fueled by the feeling of being used—a realization that the relationship is transactional for one person and relational for the other.
Relationships require a rough equilibrium of give-and-take. Reason #3 is the "Taker" dynamic. This occurs when one party consistently demands emotional labor, time, or resources while offering little in return. The resentment here is fueled by the feeling of being used—a realization that the relationship is transactional for one person and relational for the other.