The Importance of Reciprocity in Relationships

Act independent so that he doesn't feel that you're expecting him to take care of you. That's as true on the first date as the 50th. A fairly basic principle of human relationships is reciprocity. If there's a new co-worker at your job and you find out that like the new guy Bob and HR likes me, you're more likely to like him back. It's not clear if it applies to dating because just the stakes of dating are much higher right? You're looking for a soulmate not just someone to have casual conversations with.