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In order for a relationship to stay together, each party must put some work into the relationship, and they must appreciate the results. Sometimes, one party has to put more effort in than the other, sometimes it's evenly spread. Of course, it can also become a very sick relationship when it's All Take And No Give. This trope comes in two flavors with a middle ground.
In the first variant, the Taker knows the Giver is insecure and [[Love Hungry|wants to feel needed and wanted]], so they [[Manipulative Bastard|manipulate]] and extort the Giver into [[Living Emotional Crutch|giving them what they want]] in exchange for morsels of affection. These relationships are typically led by a domineering [[Bratty Half
The other variant is a bit more disturbing. Rather than the Taker being in charge, it's the Giver who is in control. It's not that they're [[Chronic Hero Syndrome|pathologically compelled]] to [[Good Samaritan|generosity]], but a deep desire to [[Control Freak|control]] and even ''own'' the Taker... so they work to make them completely psychologically and physically dependent, and may in fact cripple their ability to do some (or all) things. This is the hallmark of [[My Beloved Smother]], who may impair or retard their child's growth to keep them [[Momma's Boy|dependent.]] If romantic, the Giver may be a [[Stalker With a Crush]] or a [[Yandere]] who has managed to start a relationship with their target and then proceeded to demolish their self esteem in the guise of "helping" them. Expect them to say "I did it all for you", and justify alienating the Taker from past friends because "[[They Were Holding You Back]]." If the Taker should realize this and work up the resolve to break the cycle, the Giver [[Axe Crazy|will not be pleased]].
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