What I meant by comparing M to a "business" partnership is that you expect "equal" contribution and you wouldn't simply walk away from a large "investment". I will always give 100% to my M but my expectation of my W has become less. We "function" very well as a couple but I don't expect love from her. It would be a large bonus but I can live with "equal" contribution from her. My gut tells me that she does love me but is afraid to recommit to the M for fear of being hurt. Similar to a business partner who is afraid to invest more capital for fear of loss. Also, sometimes a partner has to "take over" the business if the other partner can't pull their weight. This is where I feel I am at. I will continue to carry most of the burden if that is what it takes to make the p-ship florish because then we both benefit. It isn't "fair" but it is what I have to get to me "goal". This is what I mean with the business p-ship comparison.
