I think there is a difference in:
(ab)using people
taking for granted
appriciation.
I feel that I am taken for granted in my relationship and this is something great! It means that no matter what he does, I will never leave him. I love him and will be with him.
This does not mean that I feel unappriciated however; if that would be the case I would say something and he would try and change.
My family would also take me for granted which is ok, because I love them and will always be there for them. However, they would also abuse this. This is not good, no matter how much they appriciate it and show me.
My conclusion: Being taken for granted is postive, as long as you are apriciated and not taken advantage off (abused).
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