Helping others - is it not "the norm" any more??

[Aries]

I do alot for my family and friends.. I always have. I have been walked over for it - but didnt see it at the time. I am always being told that my friends had better be there to cook me meals to freeze for when I have a new baby or run small errands when I am just too busy etc but you know what? I too actually like helping others. I dont do it for anything in return. When we lost our little boy we received the most fabulous support from everyone. I have absolutely no way of repaying this - words or actions arent enough. So if I can help out in anyway then I will because what goes around comes around.
I also think that it doesnt happen that much these days and it can be really hard for someone to accept the help or generosity.

[surprised]

I have some friends and family who would help in the middle of the night if we needed it, and we'd do the same for them. But I kind of know now the people who aren't that great at returning the favour, so I limit what I'm willing to do for them. Boundaries I guess.

I think people are so much busier than they used to be and that can make it difficult to find helpers - even if they are willing, sometimes they just aren't available.