*hugs* There are good people in the world. You're one of them. Think about how many times your friends have been in rough spots, and you've helped them out, even if there was nothing you could offer more than an ear. Do you listen out of some need to get something out of it? No. So thus, even in you, his argument is flawed. Then look at people like your males, and so many of your friends. Sure, there are manipulative people who do things just because they get something out of it. They're called sociopaths.