There&#x27;s certainly some truth in that--although I&#x27;m not sure how unique to business relationships it is. The more one has invested in a relationship generally, the more they&#x27;ll generally put into smoothing over a rough patch or making changes that allow the relationship to continue. Conversely, the more transactional the arrangement is, the more likely you are to terminate it if the immediate benefits aren&#x27;t worth it. This applies whether employees, suppliers, plumbers, or whatever.