Sometimes, the conversations that start casually end up reshaping how we see everything.

In this episode, I reflected on a simple chat that led to a deeper realization — maybe relationships were never meant to be “non-transactional.” Maybe they’ve always been built on exchange — not money or material things, but emotional currency: effort, energy, time, and presence.

I explore how those silent exchanges form the backbone of every relationship, how love bombing distorts them, and why understanding your own “exchange rate” might just be the key to healthier connections.

Because at the end of the day, it’s not about giving without expecting — it’s about giving where it’s valued, and receiving where it’s earned.