Something I have concluded: Genuine respect is a two way street. People expecting things they won't equally do in return are not expecting you to respect them.

Something I have concluded: Genuine respect is a two way street. People expecting things they won't equally do in return are not expecting you to respect them. They are expecting you to kowtow to them and be their bitch. Those people can go to hell. They will never give back. They do not for one minute believe in a social contract where both people invest in the relationship. They are just using you. Doing anything for them just signals that it is okay for them to use you. This is a terrible social contract to make. You can still do nice things for other people because it serves something you believe in. Just don't agree to be anyone's bitch, ever, for any reason.