The duration of a relationship depends on how long the weaker party can endure. Once the weaker party awakens, the relationship is over. The stronger party hopes that you will comply with their ideas to control the relationship. When you obey and stop arguing, they will think you have accepted it, and they won't feel your disappointment in the relationship. The strong party does not care about the feelings of the weak party; they will only gradually test your limits, ultimately believing that you care more about the relationship. If you can no longer endure, they will not think they are at fault; they will only feel that you have changed.