Why You Get What You Tolerate Every relationship has an economy. An exchange of value between partners. You provide certain things. They provide certain things. This exchange determines the relationship’s power dynamics, satisfaction levels, and stability. The fundamental rule of relationship economics is simple and brutal: you get what you tolerate. If you tolerate disrespect, you will be disrespected. If you tolerate poor treatment, you will be treated poorly. People treat you exactly how you teach them to treat you through what you accept. This is not romantic but it is reality. Relationships are not just love and feelings. They...