Question

Laura and Maisie have been friends for a few months. Laura expects Maisie to be there for her when she has a rough day, and Maisie expects the same from Laura. They also occasionally borrow each other's clothes. Sometimes it seems that Laura is very needy, and Maisie cannot give the time that Laura seems to require from her. Laura and Maisie's boyfriends are also good friends who hang out frequently, so it is difficult for Maisie to avoid Laura when she needs a break from her. What is Laura's comparison level?

Answer 1

Answer:

Laura's comparison between their level of contribution in the relationship is very high and seems like she is not gaining in the relationship.

Explanation:

In every relationship, like it is always said, can only work if there is a mutual benefits which the two people engaged in it gained from each other. This has been an established pathway and tends to encourage a long lasting relationship.

For Laura to feel that she s not gaining anything from the relationship (as a result of Maisie not being there for her in her moment of lowliness and rough day) when compared to her help which she renders to Maisie shows that her comparison is very high in such situation. This would definitely put a strain on the frienship between both of them.