tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1367161100956691682.post6599518325956863640..comments2024-01-28T09:52:30.550-08:00Comments on Arash's World: Cost and Benefits Analysis in Romantic RelationshipsArash Farzanehhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12000344680925876563noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1367161100956691682.post-67597221748173384112020-07-19T08:41:34.225-07:002020-07-19T08:41:34.225-07:00Thanks so much for your kind words, Samantha! Yes,...Thanks so much for your kind words, Samantha! Yes, it often comes down to give-and-take, especially in relationships. Even the best of relationships still take quite a bit of work, but there should be also a balance of things. In the words of the Beatles: "And in the end, the love you take, is equal to the love you make."<br /><br />As to other types of relationships, they offer us a choice as well. There, the balance might be scaled or calibrated differently. We may engage in activities that have a high cost (time, effort and money) but that will give us rewards further down the road. The best example I can think of is education. We study, go into debt, and it may seem that there is no payoff, but in the end, we will be rewarded. There can be a long delay, but it tends to be worth it.<br /><br />Finally, there are those activities that simply / only ask for our attention. It is all the beauty that surrounds us in the form of nature, music, literature, film etc. Those require our selection and attention and often little investment, but the rewards are immense!Arash Farzanehhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12000344680925876563noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1367161100956691682.post-10452995036486404702020-07-17T10:30:12.674-07:002020-07-17T10:30:12.674-07:00Very interesting Post Arash! I have been thinking ...Very interesting Post Arash! I have been thinking a lot about this recently. Especially during the pandemic. I have recognized there is a fixed amount of willpower and also we wouldn't need charity if we could all provide mutual aid and empower each other -- which comes from relationships. Relationships are everywhere and are also not just with people, but with nature, jobs, ideas, art, and they have such a profound affect on us - but are not discussed enough. Environment, work culture! It is so taboo to have conversations like this - that spell out the inherent investment and needs of each individual. I really like your approach!Samantha Emilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12803259008036185747noreply@blogger.com