OuchThatHurts
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Oh sure. That wasn't my point though. Of course we should give freely, expecting nothing back. That is the essence of true love and giving. That said though, we can reasonably expect in mutual relationship requisite love and support. This mutual giving is what creates the relationship. You may feed and care for your fish in an aquarium, but they will return nothing. That's why no sane person claims to have a relationship with their fish. Under normal circumstances, UNDER NORMAL CIRCUMSTANCES, you can not only expect requisite affection, you can demand it. Being a good person doesn't always mean being a sap. Sometimes a little tough love is required but it takes a person with self-confidence because sometimes the other may not like it. Whether they do or not, sometimes they need it. And it's not always easy to know when that is.I agree, it a maturity issue. What happens if she is in a car accident and you can't have sex? Does that make her less attractive to fulfill our needs? We are selfish as humans, at times. I don't have low self esteem or insecurities, far from it. I don't give out, to get back. If I did that, i merely would be like most. I give to show I am giving without expecting back. Acts of love and caring require sacrafice, not acts of what am I getting back. I completely see you views however, you should not be a fool in life either. I can be completely satisified by myself in life too. I think their is a fine line there. To make others happy, you must be happy with yourself first.