Doing hard time on the MLC chain gang.

[Jack_Three_Beans]

I have done so much for her as a friend and receive very little in return other than being with her from time to time.

That old thing.

Freindship IS a two way street. You give to get. Sometimes the history of the friendship is enough to keep it alive alot longer than it should. Sometimes you look down the road. It's a you scratch my back, I'll scratch yours type of situation.

We talk a good game about unconditional love, but we are not conditioned for it.

We expect returns on our investments.

We expect.

And that expectation is what quickly erodes at our ability to weather their MLC.

If you keep doing things and expecting a return from your spouse, you are hurting the chances you want. You will start to build resentment. Even if they come out you'll likely have a mental tally sheet with what is owed.

Do for her because YOU want to. But do not be keeping a score.