Do Ut Des

The Latin expression Do ut des was a Roman law which was defined as "a commutative contract whereby something is given so that something may be received in return". This is justly applied in a "contract", where a service is provided and a kind of payment is expected back. But you can also refer it to personal relationships. If you offer someone your attention, for example, you expect to receive similar consideration. In writing a heartfelt message to a friend, it's only natural that you await a suitable response. In behaving lovingly toward someone you care about, it is not selfish to want to be treated similarly. Although you are told not to have expectations, such statement may be acceptable only to a certain extent. Your aim in doing a charitable deed is not to receive praise, reward or payback. But when you act, listen or write showing love and caring, it's only fair for your heart to be at least acknowledged.