People relate giving to reciprocity. They expect things to be expressed in a way they can understand, which is usually their own.

I'm not trying to put you down, but even if I did, you'd have nowhere to go.

I like you. Therefore I will decorate you with qualities you don't have.

There was no jealousy on the part of a new spouse over the love or affection a man or woman shared with a former spouse. It was considered a blessing to have had such loves in one's life.

Only a woman is capable of stalking someone, just so she could have the pleasure of ignoring him.

The only thing that keeps me going, is the desire to get away as far as possible.