Favors
Relationships are a game, and doing favors earns you points. “I owe you one, dude.” There are a few ways to play this game.
One: rack up the points. Do whatever anyone asks, be the nicest guy in town. Everyone loves you. Problem is, after you’ve amassed a horde of points, they cease to hold meaning and you’re left as the erand boy.
Two: Maintain the equilibrium. Someone does something for you, and you return the favor. “Now we’re even.” You seem dependable but not especially generous.
OR: ignore the game, forget about the points, and live your fucking life! Things tend to work out if you give a little, get a little, but treat yourself at least as well as you treat others. Did that make any sense?
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