Reciprocity is not mandatory.

“Let's face it - with a few exceptions, nobody likes anybody.”

“But at least this got Mouth thinking about how his loneliness wasn't unique. We…”

“I totally don't know what to do." He got up and started pacing. "Am I supposed …”

“She never said, "No, don't buy that trash," or "Pick a real book." She knew the…”