a foundation and system of support to each other
Exactly! Both must become the safety net for the other person, so that both can grow and achieve their personal and couple goals.
one party is financially liable to the other.
OMG! I haven't thought about that. I didn't considered the financial situation to be one of the factors that contribute to this kind of mentality.
Oh Yes, financial liability puts burden on one party and sometimes is disastrous in a romantic relationship.
Thank you for the insightful feedback.
It is appreciated.
We keep learning and improving.