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Sometimes we expect more from others because we’d be willing to do that much for them them. – Unknown

What does that mean?
To me, it speaks of optimism and generosity, of giving and of love.  Most of us have probably had friends for whom we’d do almost anything (or more).  The single word that encompasses all of these traits is, in my view, loyalty.

Most of us have probably had friends who wouldn’t do anywhere near as much for us.  In some cases, it may be that the other person doesn’t really care that much (perhaps a bit too self centered).  In most cases, I would imagine it is because they don’t consider you as good a friend as you consider them.  I use the word “good” here not as a value judgment (good vs evil), but as a measure from really good friend down to acquaintance.

Why is…

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