Parasites

A Parasite is defined as an organism that lives in or on another organism (its host) and benefits by deriving nutrients at the host's expense.

The derogatory meaning is a person who HABITUALLY relies on or exploits others and gives nothing in return. You may not believe it but there are parasitic boyfriends/girlfriends who turn the relationship into a parasitic relationship. It is good to give and share but if the person you are dating is sucking you dry and draining you of emotional strength, money, time, and everything else that is valuable to you, you may be in a PARASITIC RELATIONSHIP. Note that this type of love is the love of what the parasite can get from you, not the love of you. It is a selfish love.

Signs you are dealing with a Parasite

If your partner ONLY shows love out when they need you/help
If your partner is never satisfied
If your partner is never appreciative

If everyone around you is worried that your partner is taking advantage of you
If they ONLY take, take and take...and hardly give
If your partner acts like you owe him/her
If your partner takes it personal/personally anytime you say no
If your partner demands your attention CONSTANTLY

If your partner ONLY talks about his/her problems

If your partner makes you feel used

If your partner is upset, hurt, angry, jealous when you pursue your own interests and grow as a person on your own

Anyone who claims to be in your life and is not adding to you in any way but is always taking from you is a parasite.

If you are the parasite, this is what the Bible says “Therefore all things whatsoever ye would that men should do to you, do ye even so to them: for this is the law and the prophets” –Matthew 7:12

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