There is an emotional place that few will ever get to. That place where your entire existence is at the behest of another, a level of 'giving away' that so very few could ever contemplate. Some of us have tried, really tried, but at some point, the brakes were applied and the journey backed out, or worse, stalled at that very point. Of course this is not a one sided thing, the 'receiver' also has been through many emotional blocks to get to the same place, but the 'giver' never really appreciates the emotional investment of the other party. For those that make it, the rest of us can only guess the wonder, challenge, euphoria, danger even, that the couple now enjoy. For those that tried and failed, we can only guess the emotional car crash that the other has endured. We are always so careful with our possessions and money, sacred cows so to speak, but so careless with ours and other emotions. No doubt the 'well balanced' (that doesn't really exist) will contest to mutual agreement, an emotional bond, a partnership, ensures all parties are safe, sane blah blah.. No my friends they are not..... and neither are you!
A good question. Not easily answered, but generally if one is still alive and life doesn't suck too much, then, OK fits the bill. And thank you for asking.