reciprocity

Definition of RECIPROCITY

1

: the quality or state of being reciprocal : mutual dependence, action, or influence

2

: a mutual exchange of privileges; specifically : a recognition by one of two countries or institutions of the validity of licenses or privileges granted by the other

Reciprocity, one of my favorite words. Every time I heard my history teacher say it I wanted to jump in his mouth. It was like he was talking about some far away place...

A place of mutual like, mutual needs, reciprocated. How exotic and foreign a concept.