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Are we giving too much in a relationship?

Everyone has their own role in each relationship. Let's see what kind we match.

1. Giver (Giver)

Like to care for and sacrifice for others. Happy to see a lover happy.

Advantages ✅ are loved by everyone, kind, thoughtful.

Caution ‼️ can be easily exploited, so don't let us get hurt.

2. Exchanger (Matcher)

Believe in the core "to be equal," if given how much to go, expect to get back the same.

Advantages ✅, fairness, frankness, no advantage to anyone.

Caution ‼️ Relationships may seem too business.

3. Recipient (Taker)

Like others to take care and make everything. Always think of yourself first.

Advantages ✅ may make others feel good to take care of.

Caution ‼️ risks being seen as selfish and exhausts those around you.

So remember, being a "giver" isn't always the best, especially if it hurts. Smart people know when to give and when to take. A good relationship is a relationship that everyone feels they have both given and received in exactly the same proportion.

What about you?..What kind of person is in a relationship? Try the comments. Tell me!

# Relationship # Trending # lemon 8 diary # Good relationship

2025/8/12 Edited to

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