OhSusanna
Golden Chicken
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I can't say that I've ever kept score. I don't expect anything back after doing a favor anyway. Maybe that's because I only help someone if I truly want to and not because I feel like I have some familial or societal obligation to do so.I know we have some natural givers and takers in the world, but how much is too much?
I don't know exactly, since I have never lived something of this kind (I know this souds strange, but in my family we try to help each other) but I think I would help him even if he is something like a "taker". Anyway, the most important thing you need to keep in check is the relatioship you have with him in my opinion.Would you continue to help someone who is never willing to help someone else, not even when they have the means and the abilities to do so? I know we have some natural givers and takers in the world, but how much is too much?
I'll only offer my assistance if it does good to the person. I find that some guidance only worsens situations; wherein the receiver can become dependent. That can only be harmful to them in the long term, so better to think it through.Would you continue to help someone who is never willing to help someone else, not even when they have the means and the abilities to do so? I know we have some natural givers and takers in the world, but how much is too much?