Question

Every action has an equal and opposite reaction meaning

Answer 1

in every interaction, there is a pair of forces acting on the two interacting objects. The size of the forces on the first object equals the size of the force on the second object. The direction of the force on the first object is opposite to the direction of the force on the second object. Forces always come in pairs - equal and opposite action-reaction force pairs.

Answer 2

If this did not exist, a table you push would keep going forever.  Your energy is expressed back to you.