The Hidden Red Flags Behind Smiles: When Kindness Conceals a Secret Agenda
This isn’t how genuine kindness works.
True kindness is about being selfless and giving without expectation of reciprocity. It’s about helping others because it feels good, not because you expect something in return.
When someone’s kindness comes with strings attached, it can feel manipulative and transactional, not genuine and heartfelt.
So, remember Emerson’s words – true friendship and kindness are about giving, not getting. And if someone’s kindness feels more like a business transaction, it might be time to question its authenticity.
