Just Want Some Satisfaction.

Reciprocation.
Big word for such a simple meaning- just doing the same amount for someone as they do for you.
Doesn't sound so hard right?

I never understood how some people can take advantage of others. Whether it's their love, their advice, even their gifts.

In fact, some may say that that sort of selfishness is a sign of immaturity.
I guess I agree. I mean at some point in our lives whether we're 3 or 30 years old, we all have moments when we completely block out someone trying to help us, or overlook the effort our friends or families make for our needs.
Moments, I can understand. Constant resentment, not so much.

I mean, the best feeling in the world is feeling appreciated for the effort we make for others, right?
And the worst is, well…feeling the opposite. Forgotten, taken advantage of, used up.

And usually when we feel those emotions, we retract. We no longer want to be around the source of those bad feelings or the people or things making us feel them.
So, we get away from them. Not only because of the exhaustion from providing so much and getting nothing in return, but also because of the frustration those people soaking up our kindness bring to us.

Who wants to give someone everything when they don't even give an ounce of appreciation in return? It's quite discouraging, I'd say.

I always say, in a friendship or relationship, there should be reciprocation. I mean, those are what relationships thrive on, don't they? If everything was one sided, the person giving would grow sick and tired, and the person receiving would become overwhelmed. That's why everything functions so well when there's balance. That's why it works when we give back, and make efforts for our loved ones or tell them how much we appreciate what they do for us. Even if it is something as small as running an errand.
Because as humans, we adore satisfaction. Hell, it's what we rely on. We love feeling loved, and needed, and most of all appreciated.
That's our fuel for giving to the world, and that's what will always keep us contributing to making our loved ones happy and satisfied.