I really like your article, Kris, from it's very basic content and how it applies to everyone.  I'm especially drawn to the part about relationships. We all have varying degrees of compassion, understanding, empathy, need, and flexibility that encompass our relationships. I can see how valuable reciprocal relationships are. I like to think that, even though reciprocal is good,  there are many times when we should do things for others without thought of how we might be paid back.