If you think that selfish behavior always equals manipulative, think again. Even though your friend may be saying, "me, me, me," that doesn't mean that he's trying to use you. Some friends act selfishly in a needy way. If your best bud is constantly coming to you for help or guida...
or be otherwise engaged in some mean-spirited act for some perceived slight. Whatever the reason, you do not want to be caught up by a mean person who is most likely only out to perform an act of
1Central Themes All stories present a particular view on a topic, whether implied or stated. Often, the protagonist develops this view or perspective as the story progresses. For example, in the fairy tale "Beauty and the Beast," the heroine Belle learns that a person's appearance does not ...
Relationships are about give and take, but if you suspect that your boyfriend is less about the give and more about the take in your relationship, it's likely he's taking advantaging of you. Put your feelings for him aside and look for the signs that the balance of power is off. Whet...
suppressed his anger in favor of a coldly detached tone; he described, in the voice of a heartless economist, the profit to be had from selling poor Irish babies for food: Each infant a "reasonable dish ... very good boiled on the Fourth day." Swift creates persuasive satire out of his...
Lust is very selfish, because it demands that the object of your attention should fulfill your wants quickly, according to psychologist Dr. Larry Crabb in the article, “What Is The Difference Between Love And Lust?” for the Help for My Life website. Love, on the other hand, is selfles...
3Unhappiness Is Selfish If your friend still isn't listening to your advice, turn the tables and discuss the ugly side of unhappiness. For example, those who are not happy are less likely to help others, more likely to put others in a bad mood, and generally take more than they give,...
If you keep a needy, neurotic friend in your life, you have some responsibility for the stress it is causing you, as you are agreeing to this lopsided friendship. When you choose not to say no to a demanding friend, you contribute to the imbalance of a friendship with a needy person....