I carpooled with a coworker for six months and thought we were friends until I got my own car and realized she only talked to me when she needed rides. Now I question every relationship where I provide something useful.
More people experience this than they realize.
Discovering that utility was mistaken for genuine connection can create lasting doubt about one's social bonds.
“Where Are You with Automotive & Transportation?”
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.