A nobleman and a noblewoman are in bed. They get up, and she bathes while he makes breakfast. They eat. He clears the table while she puts on her make-up. They ride out together.
"Once upon a time, there was a man who understood that desire and self-motivation are the core of a good life."
The notion of desire and duty
A good relationship is driven by desire and self-motivation rather than habit and duty. If the contributions in the relationship are not generally characterized by self-motivation, it is important to examine why. Again, we need to start by looking at ourselves. How come things are the way they are? The first question we need to ask ourselves is whether it is due to an outside factor, such as pressures at work. Or something in our common circumstances, such as our housing situation? Is it an emotional issue for me or my partner? Again, truth and honesty are key as you try to sort out these questions. It may be helpful to begin by exploring the issue for yourself and taking an interest in the answers that come up.