"I think it is the nature of long term committed relationships that this doesn't happen."

It happens because we get lazy in relationships. Once people understand that, it can go back to that point. I've seen it happen many times.

M-43 W-40
2D - 9 and 5

Emotion, yet peace.
Ignorance, yet knowledge.
Passion, yet serenity.
Chaos, yet harmony.
Death, yet a new life.

RECONCILED AND WISER