Late into the thread as usual. . . . .

There seem to be two issues here, ego and need.

High maintenance (where you are pandering to someone's wish

to be the absolute centre of the universe, adored by all) is a crock of shit.

High maintenance where you have genuine issues which need more than normal

attention is often draining, but is a real need within some relationships.

I love low maintenance, but I fear it leads me to slackness too often.

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