Conditions change constantly and people who thrive in life are people who adapt.
Good point to bring up, PK.
I've got a cautionary tale to express here that some DJs may have already heard about over-committing as a man in a LTR.
In my failed near decade marriage, I let myself get comfortable and lazy with pursuing my success in my career and interests. I played a lot of video games to cope with her distancing instead of channeling that frustration into effective outlets like socializing, weights and cardio. I had contemplated changing careers for three years yet failed to pull the trigger or explore prerequisites at my local community college. My career flat-lined as I didn't have a ladder to climb in my small company. The writing was on the proverbial wall for my destabilizing occupational outlook.
Meanwhile my ex-wife got her masters in her field, got promoted to a better position within her company, began managing others at her company as a bonus % to her salary. Up to the last three years our marriage, her salary nearly doubled while mine stayed the same without raises. At the same time with the increased high visibility at her company, she was expected to attend more "happy hours" with her team and lunches with employees she managed. Also, expectations to travel abroad 2-3x a year for 1-3 weeks.
Long story short, I let her become the prize and reworked my life around her priorities and success. I had adoration and increased respect for her insanely focused career drive. I probably broke every rule in the DJ bible.
In the final year of the marriage, I woke up and took those prerequisite classes, graduated with an AA degree and got into an online school to pursue a bachelor's degree that will ultimately lead me to a masters and finally, a new rewarding stable career.
All of this will happened while selling the home, separation and divorce. 2015 sucked beyond doubt, yet I know now that my future looks much brighter since I started living life for myself.