help

sometimes, i really wonder if the help i have given was indeed appreciated. what's my true motive behind? do i expect something in return?

social exchange theory in regards to prosocial behaviours explains that people help others in order to gain something. there's no altruism among us. for every thing you do, there's something that you gain.

but is that your initial motive? if not, then maybe we do have some altruistic traits.

for me, you however, belongs to the exchange relationship.
becuz there's no point in having a one-sided communal relationship.
and if i relate to the investment model, i see no rewards, just costs. i have alternatives. no commitments. so, why am i still concerned.