Here's a few of my thoughts on what a relationship ought to be, in its quintessence ..
It should push you not put you under pressure. It should serve as a support system not be your suffocation. It should reinforce your peace of mind not break you in pieces. It should avail you a platform to create [experience] the grandest version of yourself not become your undoing. It should be two souls complementing the uniqueness of each other not competitors engaged in a superiority tussle (battle of the sexes). It should come with mutual respect and not violent subjugation or subtle manipulation. Let the depth of intimacy permeate the soul not just the superficiality of carnal gratification. It should provide solace and not scorch you. It should rejuvenate you and not be your source of exhaustion.
It should be true and not a fairy tale.
Awesome MD