I have reciprocal relationships of different degrees with my family members. With relatives, certain benign relationship attributes are standard because unlike the other networks, it is impossible to break up or break things off. There's the knowledge that we will always be family. The type of network between my parents and I seemed one-sided at first because they began providing food and shelter at a point where I was too young to understand and give anything in return. As I grew and matured however, I discovered expectations from them. They continue to sponsor my lifestyle, by catering to all my financial needs, while offering love and support and I reciprocate by showing gratitude through my actions and making them proud by doing well in school, or doing chores. My brother and I's relationship is mostly emotional, he gives me advice and he often makes me feel better when I'm feeling sad. I offer him the same when he needs it.

The friendship networks that I'm involved in are healthy and reciprocal. We often buy one another birthday gifts of equal or similar sentimental value, depending on what we like. We also split costs on food. We take turns buying and making one another food. We also assist one another academically depending on our strong points. I offer friends emotionless support, by giving them the platform to express their thoughts and feelings, whenever they need it. The relationship is a little unfair when it comes to my own emotions though, but it is only because I find it impossible to open up. They do try to be there for me regardless, and I appreciate it.

There are a few professional relationships that I have been a part of with people such as doctors, lecturers and my agent. Although professional relationships are essentially money for a service they can exceed that. For example, I've had the same doctor for my whole life, therefore he is interested in my well-being and offers me emotional and physical support on top of the medical treatment that he gives me in exchange for a paycheque. My lectures offer me academic material by introducing new topics and providing clarity on the topics that I don't quite understand. I reciprocate by making their jobs as easy as possible, adhering to rules or completing my assignments on time, in the correct format so that they'll able to mark them with ease. My agent provides me with an accommodation and I complain about anything that is not to standard, she does what she has to fix and then I pay her at the end of every month.