Being used...

[locus_ofcontrol]

Someone told me today that they are using me. Not in any sense where they are using me with an intent to cause me harm or hurt me, but in fact they are hoping that I benefit from our interactions as well. It's more that they are using aspects of who I am, and how I relate with them to learn something and to help them heal

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hmmm

[breathes]

I thought in a symbiotic relationship, both were gaining from the interaction, and both were being USEFUL, rather then being used.

Re: hmmm

[locus_ofcontrol]

and that is the question I am pondering.

also, I'm not sure this is a symbiotic relationship. That's another definition I've not applied to the interactions.

am I gaining? Does my fear of being hurt interfere? Am I ok with continuing to be useful, despite the potential for future hurt to myself?

[hippybngstockng]

Would it sound funny if I say I've got a three tier reaction to being used? It's dependent on what kind of relationship we are having, and what kind of thing I am being used for