Comments on: Exchange Theory

By: samuel rodriguez

samuel rodriguez — Mon, 28 Jun 2010 17:23:31 +0000

The exchange theory is so very true especially in todays society that all we look at is only material items. People today are scandolous and they wanna know what you got and they will find out fast to see if that you are worth sticking around for. I believe social networking has really reset the standards because the availabitly of one another. If you dont have what they are looking for then they are going to move on to the next person. Looks really determine how everything is going to play out in a relationship because people will put up with a little more crap just cause that person is a little prettier. Real relationship take time and effort which people now and days just arent willing to do anymore unless they are the ones that are going to be winning in the exchange

By: Alex Perez

Alex Perez — Wed, 19 May 2010 21:10:28 +0000

So true. What we mainly always exchange tends to be time. To get that brand new car, we spend time working, earning money. Same thing if we want that new game system, that new plasma tv, a house, a meal and so on. It’s not the same for everyone though, like those born with a silver spoon in their mouths. Something is always given up, whether it’s something of equal value or not. This principle is seen every time we choose between something or somethings. A choice between buying name brand shoes over the cheaper, payless or wal-mart shoes. On one hand, you gain a sense of importance with the brand names that people will probably notice and see in a positive way; on the other, you save money. Before I sat here and read this article, I made a choice. Spend my time for 10 extra points or do something else; nap, hang with friends, play video games, etc. “Don’t come to the table if you have nothing to bring.” Why work if you don’t want money or enjoy what you’re doing? Exchange theory is one of the most basic fundamental principles in life yet somehow many people don’t pay much attention to it. Go figure.

By: Nancy Rodriguez

Nancy Rodriguez — Fri, 02 Apr 2010 04:46:59 +0000

This i agree with to the fullest! Exchange theory we use everyday! You may think looks are a must but believe me, its not a priority. If there is nothing good they can offer don’t even get involved. What for? This will only bring problems. Been there done that. One person should not have to have full responsibility it will never work out.

By: David Domingo

David Domingo — Fri, 02 Apr 2010 04:31:57 +0000

I agree with this article. I think a lot of people consider the things mentioned in the piece but i do believe some people do not look or pay attention to that at all. Which way is better? Probably the method that is described in this letter. Some people don’t pay attention to any signs and just go with what they feel is best and some relationships work like that. But for those ones that did work like that there is a whole lot more that failed. So maybe people should start paying attention to what there significant someone has to bring to the table and see if he or she can hold there own. And then maybe we wont be seeing all these divorces.

By: Carlos Jimenez

Carlos Jimenez — Thu, 01 Apr 2010 23:28:43 +0000

exchange theory can be applied to many things in our societies in business, schools, and in every body live works with the law because exchange theory. I can’t imgaine how things would work if exchange theory this for that is pretty how the world works although other aspects go unseen which and that is unforunate.

By: Jesus Beltran Tue 7:05

Jesus Beltran Tue 7:05 — Thu, 01 Apr 2010 22:00:51 +0000

True, to us humans life is all about what can we get out of things. Unfortunately us humans are naturally greedy, and want all the best to ourselves without sometimes thinking about what we are offering our partners. The “Exchange Theory” proofs to be very true in the case of the old man and the young woman because they are both receiving something from the relationship but i ask myself what if both of us are just regular people with no wealth,the same age and the same aspirations, how do we dicide then if that person is really the right person for us or if we should just keep looking? Do we just keep looking for an old lady with money or do we exchange that and keep the young,poor girl that we have because of love.. What place does love have in the so called “Exchange Theory.”

By: Jillian Meriwether

Jillian Meriwether — Thu, 01 Apr 2010 21:07:13 +0000

Govt 2302 T-TR 11:00-12:20

I think that this is some what true. Yes you do think of what the other person can offer you, you even think of what you can offer them. This is part of the process of if you want to start a relationship with a person. It’s like it is part of your check list.

By: Erica Horton

Erica Horton — Thu, 01 Apr 2010 20:07:12 +0000

Yes, this is true. This has always been true, and always will be true. The problem today, is people are too selfish to consider what they can offer soemone. All they care about is what can they get out of the relationship, what is in it for them! We would live in such a better world, if people would just start putting others before themselves! I think you offer good advice. I just hope people are listening!

By: Pamela Gonzalez

Pamela Gonzalez — Thu, 01 Apr 2010 18:28:29 +0000

i think that this is very true in our society now days. back then love was literally LOVE…now sometimes its just sex, money and material things rather than true love. i always asks myself when i talk to a guy if he is in the same category of mine or better? if he doesnt have what i want or isnt as highly educated as i plan to be then to me he doesnt have much to offer. i know we shouldnt look at things that way but you cant take care of a man that cannot take care of himself? what does he have to offer?

By: Jozette Tyson

Jozette Tyson — Thu, 01 Apr 2010 04:44:58 +0000

Wow this article is very true. Majority of us in America and around the world both men and women are guilty in using the exchange theory in our relationships.