Gail HoneymanI'm responsible. I chose to put myself in a situation where I'm responsible, wanting to look after her, a small, dependent, vulnerable creature. It's innate and I don't even have to think about it. It's like breathing -- for some people.
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The fact that you are responsible for the person you are in a relationship with is the reason why you are in a relationship. If you are responsible, it's because you are aware of your status in the relationship. You want to be responsible to someone who is insecure or vulnerable or maybe needy. You want to be responsible to someone who will depend on you in some way. It's in this aspect that being responsible means being sensitive and caring.
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