“Every relationship is transactional—unconditional love is a myth we tell ourselves to feel less alone”
Agree
- Even parent love has conditions
- All bonds serve psychological needs
- People leave when cost exceeds benefit
- Romance is always somewhat strategic
Disagree
- Parents love children no matter what
- True friendship asks nothing in return
- This cynicism denies human capacity
- Sacrifice without expectation exists
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