What does “i don’t want to feel taken for granted” mean when a guy says that in a relationship?

[DreamCrescent]

As I’m getting to know him, i’ve been asking about what annoys him, dealbreakers, what he sees as red flags.. etc. i’ve gotten the same answer multiple times now. when i probe and ask like in what way, he’s still not specific. something like “in any part of the relationship i just hate being taken for granted”. Any help or deeper insight would be appreciated

[Summeroflove]

Number one. Ask him…. Ask him to elaborate after all he’s the one who said this.

Two, my guess and this is a guess I’m not a mind reader. Maybe he hates a sense of entitlement… Someone who feels entitled to not only have him around but feels entitled that he must do certain things for someone without being given any thanks or anything in return. Being taken for granted…. Being entitled. If that makes sense.

[ohsheeT]

It means he's lazy.. he won't help some with anything he want some form of payment
For anything he does other wise he feel used.. I would say he doesn't have to many people he can call them a true friend

He probably feels people are out to get him in one way or another

[Shiprex]

Men want to be needed so it's important that the SIW attitude is benched to allow him to feel worthy around you.

Acknowledgement of things done is also important and a reminder of how he makes you feel safe and secure.

Being vulnerable with him but getting the ick when he does the same is a kick in the guts and unfair.

Let him be a man and make sure he feels acknowledged and valued just for being. Men don't get to experience that often.

[Staximus]

It means he doesn't want to be taken for granted

[DreamCrescent]

lol lol so so helpful ty indeed

[krin_m]

He may be just projecting his feelings based on his previous experiences.

Not personally directed at you I think.

[jahaims]

He was clear as day