Doing nice things

Doing nice things (5/18/2006 11:14:16 AM)

I have a friend who uses a prepaid cell phone. The minutes were about to run out and because of financial difficulties ( OUCH!!! I hate those!!!!) wasn't going to be able to purchase more until next week. I had to go to the store for a few items so I picked up a prepaid card for him. He was appreciative but also seemed a little upset. I can understand feeling this way because now there's the dilemma of does he pay me back, does he do something nice for me or does he just accept it as a gift and be thankful and move on? I honest do not expect anything back from him. He's a friend why should I? Maybe some day he can repay the favor by doing something for me, but if not I really don't care. I love doing nice things for people, just because I can. But I know people that do nice things for others always with the expectation that they will get something back in return. I don't think we should look at it that way. I figure someday down the road I am going to need something and someone will help me (hopefully) ya know that karma thing. Anyway just wanted to see if anyone else had feelings on why it's hard for some people to accept help or gifts without feeling guilty or like they have to pay that person back.