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Do you appreciate loyalty. What does it mean for you?

I believe loyalty is the leading quality in any relationship. What do you think?

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  • Mark Trent 10+

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    Apr 24 2012: Great question Pocahontas! Actually an incredible one because it really made me think about the driving forces behind the concept itself.

    First, naturally, I would say I appreciate loyalty especially when it comes to subjects or concepts that matter to me. A person who demonstrates loyalty to various situations, people, places, things, etc. always commands my respect. IT seems to me to be somewhat linked to a defined set of morals.

    The converse is what really confuses me. In other words, why would a given individual demonstrate loyalty to a subject that would naturally discourage loyalty? Example: the concept of loyalty to an individual who all common sense and logic would show that the individual should not command any level of loyalty. This confuses me greatly. The case would be such as having loyalty to a criminal friend when you are a criminal yourself? Why?!

    My best guess at an explanation for this come down to the six human needs as Tony Robbins have define them. The concept of loyalty is likely driven by some amount of meeting the majority of the six human needs. By this I would mean that the loyalty creates a self generated sense of significance, stability, excitement, etc.

    Does this make any sense?

    Best Regards,

    Mark Trent

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