Therefore, if you don't like how your partner is now, it might hint that he's not the best partner for you.
Take out time and build yourself by doing things which would make you feel empowered, pursue meaningful goals, never give up on your dreams for the sake of a relationship.
Can they be harmless enough? A relationship is a partnership, and nobody should be keeping score.
They make decisions based on what they feel is right and not on what others might suggest.