At times and situations, some of each.
With my kids and grandkids (grandkids especially) I am a giver. I’ll give them just about anything they want – money, time, love, affection, trips to the park or the library – anything I can do for them I will.
I’m a taker far less often; I do just fine by myself and I don’t ask for much of anything from anybody. But last summer I was in the hospital (don’t ask) and for about two weeks I was a taker, dependent on others. I felt bad about asking the family (not for money of course, but for their time, which they were only too happy to give.) I also felt powerless.
So .. long answers to a simple question. Basically: it depends.