Trying to satisfy a hunger for affection with mere crumbs of attention is one of humanity's greatest delusions. Just as someone who hasn't eaten for days might mistake stale bread for a feast and devour it, a person starved for affection will mistake even the most mundane attention for great love or a deep connection. Because of this hunger, they almost worship people they would normally never tolerate.
Therefore, many toxic relationships are fuelled not by one party being bad, but by the other party being hungry. Because a hungry person cannot be selective; they will take and consume whatever is given to them.
