When Mr. Miyagi told Daniel-san in The Karate Kid, “Whole life have a balance. Give and take, work and play,” he wasn’t talking about balanced relationships or romance but his advice could be. A healthy partnership involves a mix of giving and taking, with each partner compensating for what the other lacks. The givers provide love, support, and companionship while the takers handle household chores and responsibilities like laundry, dishes, and cleaning up after dinner.
In a balanced relationship, the givers may even go so far as to buy their mate gifts or treats. The taker, on the other hand, sees only how much they can drain from their partners and can be a bit greedy in terms of their needs.
While the givers work tirelessly to make their mates happy, they’re often left feeling drained or that their efforts are taken for granted. It’s important that couples set boundaries to prevent their partners from becoming overly reliant on them and also understand that it is acceptable to spend time with friends and family, pursue hobbies and work on self-growth as well. When you’re in a healthy balanced relationship with a man, you’ll find that each of you is able to prioritize what matters most without putting the other down. Achieving a Balanced Give-and-Take with Men