Should we do things for others based on what they do for us?
There's a saying, "Don't cross oceans for people who wouldn't cross puddles for you"
But is it really like that? I don't think it should be.
Cross those oceans if you want to. Give more than you might receive.
Do it because YOU want to, not because they've done the same for you.
Should it always matter whether they would do the same, or much less?
Why should "They wouldn't do this for me" stop you from doing something you want to do for them?
I say, do it, give them all your love, show them love, shower them with love if that's how you feel.
Allow them a chance to experience YOU.
It doesn't have to be about keeping score. It can simply be about what you give,
without experiencing something in return
I read this somewhere
"I do things for you
not so that you'll love me,
but so that you'll know I love you
and care for you."
And that’s how it should be. Do things for others because you want to, because you care, because you feel that love. Not because you owe them something, or because you want them to owe you.