Pao
I'd say that in your relationships in general, you need to be able to walk away from the relationship. Not that you would, but being willing to walk away from it if it's not working gives you a different mindset within the relationship than wanting to stay and work it out regardless does. Being willing to walk away gives you a position of strength where staying no matter what gives you a position of weakness.
Does that make sense?
Rodney
Yes, it does. It's like always having one foot put the door or never fully unpacking. Like not wanting to give up your independence.