Transactional relationships are a tough break. You might think you're entering into a partnership because you enjoy the other person's company, but they might have a different idea in mind. In the age of social media, this has become more and more common. We're incentivized to use each other- for access, for clout, or for money. The digital world flattens relationships into two dimensions, and it's harder to access the real side of someone. That's why it's so important to keep your genuine friendships close. The only real thing you should be getting out of a relationship is happiness, trust, and support. Anything else is a gray area, and the lines become very easy to cross.
That's what happened in this situation, where a man was taken advantage of by someone he thought he could trust. Read on for the details, and to watch the slow unraveling of a transactional relationship.
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