Reading this story (and a few of the replies) made me think of a long conversation I had with an elderly man several years ago:
Told me that men generally leave the women that supported them during the struggle...said she is live reminder of his past struggles/failures that he doesn't want a constant reminder of.
Told me not to bet on a man's potential, not to invest in his journey to success more than he is, and not to struggle with him.
I said that's why you should do everything from the heart.
He just looked at me for a few seconds, shook his head, patted my hand, then pointed at me.
Hmmm

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