Eroteme reflects on Ayn Rand, life and relationships,
Relationships can only exist between equals. The minute it is established between a giver and a taker whose roles never reverse, it is pure evil. When there is but one person who is taking disproportionate to what one gives (and I do not speak in terms of Ms. Rand’s materialistic offerings) then there is a parasitical relationship. The existence of several samples doesn’t justify such imbalanced relationships. If one brings in a lot of care and affection then the other needs to bring in a lot of stability and security. If one brings in a lot of labour and hard work then the other must bring in a lot of thought and planning and resources. To have one always the provider and the other always as the enjoyer is utterly vulgar.
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sriniani
Jul 1st, 2008 at 12:50 am | #
Why should be relationships be viewed as only give and take? The utilitarian view of the concept actually undermines its value. Even from that perspective, I believe that relationships can never be perfectly balanced.