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Relationships—both romantic and platonic—are about sacrifice, right? Well, yes, but there are a few caveats people forget to mention when throwing out that blanket statement. One big one, for example, is that you shouldn’t make sacrifices for people who wouldn’t make similar ones for you. Another one is that, when you’re in a truly symbiotic relationship in which the other person is aware of and cares for your needs, sacrifices won’t feel like sacrifices. Why is that? Because what you’re getting in return (their respect, affection, attention, care etc…) is far greater than the sacrifice. In other words, the tonic is way stronger than the pain so it’s all good. If you’ve been endlessly generous and giving in your relationships, but don’t feel happy, it could be because you weren’t aware of those caveats. Here are signs you give more than you get in love and friendships.
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You have to work hard to remember their sacrifices
You really need to dig deep into your memory and strain your mind to recount the few and small sacrifices this person has made for you. Your brain hurts a little by the time you recall them.
