Relationships

I have come to the conclusion that in order for a relationship, whether it be a familial relationship, a friendship, or a romantic relationship, there has to be communication. There has to be talking AND listening. One person can't be doing all the talking and another can't be doing all the listening. It has to be an equal give and take relationship, or it will not work. it's like the social exchange theory; in order for a relationship to endure, the rewards must exceed the costs. If one half of the relationship is constantly giving and not receiving, tensions will come to fruition and eventually result in the demise of the relationship. You also can't expect the other person in the relationship to do something that you yourself refuse to do, or are not willing to do. A large part of relationships is looking in the mirror and studying yourself. Study yourself on your own and yourself in the context of the relationship. A person must be willing to change, but also be aware of the change too. Basically, relationships are a whole mess of complications, with the eventual outcome of happiness.