Quick Question please

[marf2200]

What is the opposite of a transactional relationship? Is there a specific word for it?

And not just sexually, but politically. (although right now I'd love a transactional relationship that involved me getting sexual favors for all I do LOL)

 

[mark_j]

What is the opposite of a transactional relationship? Is there a specific word for it?

And not just sexually, but politically. (although right now I'd love a transactional relationship that involved me getting sexual favors for all I do LOL)

non-transactional, or relational, relationship.

 

[Hipshot1554]

A freebie...?

 

[Kenrychard]

Transactional implies there is an expected exchange and is usually short term case by case. I saw Relational Relationship used, meaning the goal is to reinforce and build each other, reciprocity is not expected immediately, but patiently expected as you work together.
In my marriage, which was certainly relational... there ended up being no reciprocity. I did for her, she was grateful, but never seemed to look for ways to actually give back, and even when given a couple requests, decided that my requests were too uncomfortable for her.

Thats NOT a relational relationship, its a parasitic infection.

 

[marf2200]

non-transactional, or relational, relationship.

DUH!! It's so obvious when you say it like that. Thanks

 

[marf2200]

Transactional implies there is an expected exchange and is usually short term case by case. I saw Relational Relationship used, meaning the goal is to reinforce and build each other, reciprocity is not expected immediately, but patiently expected as you work together.
In my marriage, which was certainly relational... there ended up being no reciprocity. I did for her, she was grateful, but never seemed to look for ways to actually give back, and even when given a couple requests, decided that my requests were too uncomfortable for her.

Thats NOT a relational relationship, its a parasitic infection.

I know that feeling