Economical Relationships

Relationships and economics have so much in common. In the former, you give sometimes and you get sometimes- but ultimately it depends on the dynamic that is at work. In the latter, it is simply called"Supply and Demand". You wouldn't try to sell ice cream in the North Pole would you? It just doesn't make economic sense! Why then, do we invest so much of our time and energy in relationships that are just not going to work? Mere blood does not guarantee bonding- how many of us are in abusive relationships with our relatives? Whether it is a domineering mother who constantly criticizes her child, or a father who deliberately crushes the ego of a fragile offspring or a jealous sibling- the list is endless. Somewhere along the way we have to take stock, invest our time and energy wisely and demand more bang for the buck. Respect, trust and unconditional love are the only coinage which will ensure a functioning and healthy dynamic. Now, that is the economy of a rich relationship...
(If you want your relationships to be gilt edged then you have to remove the edge of guilt..)
Nimmou Nilakantan