T H E O R Y

T H E O R Y

Today I would like to share a few of my thoughts on the topic of Exchange Theory.do we expect something from others, just because we did something for them? I often fall into this category, especially when others do things for me. I'm not saying it is bad to want to do thing for other who do nice things for us. But are we expecting others to return the "favor" when we decide to do something.

I feel like this can be an easy slope to fall in when in a relationship with friends, family, spouse, and boy or girlfriends. Are we  holding our loved ones accountable when we do something for them? This can be more then just a "Hey I did the dishes last or hey I got you this gift" but can also be emotional support, time est. Have you ever caught yourself saying something along the lines of "I just don't feel like I am getting out as much as I am putting into this relationship"? Sadly, I know I have. As we focus more on what we can give to others vs what they can give to us, we can build stronger relationships as we change our self first.