being in a r/s, you do need to lean on each others
sometimes.
you can't be strong all the time and there will be times where you
want your other half to be there.
so I guess for the thread_starter, perhaps you were not by your GF
side when she needs you most and thus felt neglected.
I do know that the chase is more exciting but believe me, until the
day you both RIP, do treat your gf, wife still as a chase...
I bet for those in R/s will know the joy when you bother to do
something & rewarded by the happiness you see in your other
half's face..
lastly, do rem, if you want to do something, don't think about
rewards/benefits..