This is one of the many reasons why I'm a proponent of the idea of a gift economy. I don't like to commodity relationships. But at the same time, I am working towards financial independence from any work that I don't like and I don't see anything wrong, with accepting money from anyone who can afford it and feels they want to support me (I'm actually going to write about this soon). The thing about a gift economy though is that you don't ask because you don't expect...and since most people don't have the concept to just give for free, it's hard to find people who act this wayoutside of certain communities. It does happen though. If I let a friend stay at my house for a week or two I won't ask them for money but if they offer, I'll gladly take it....unless they have much less than me, then no way would I accept a penny.