So one must be very cautious when receiving occasional favour from someone, which are not called for. Gifts and presents are often used by some people to keep the other person obligated. It is a good thing often used unfairly and unethically to make people serve them or dance to his tune.
During a conversation sometimes statements are put very deftly that logically drives one to a conclusion and consequent acceptance, which he is trying to avoid, or which is totally unacceptable. Such statements should be noted and taken care of very intelligently with sound reasoning power. In a conversation one must not get subordinated in this way.
There are people who somewhat want to remain in subordination. They want to remain subordinated to that special someone who provides him or her with some kind of security. They prefer to remain in that special person's shadow and feel secured, mainly socially and economically. That way they try to find peace and happiness. Such people are possibly weak-minded and suffer from a feeling of insecurity and inability to take up certain responsibilities. However they may be more able and strong in certain areas than most. There is no harm in it. We are all dependent, in some way or other, on our near and dear ones. Mutual dependency between life partners is always welcome. It strengthens the relationship.
However, autonomy, in some form, must also exist. Doctrine of Individualism says that the interests of an individual ought to be ethically of paramount importance, and all values, rights and duties originate in individuals. Individual initiative, action and interests are necessary to maintain the independence of an individual, and in so far as subordination hinders that independence, it is not acceptable. Tweet Subscribe to Tarry A Little by Email
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