Affinity

It has been said that "lovers interact face-to-face, while friends move through the world side-by-side". However, the best of relationships can fall somewhere in the middle. Committed relationships is build on an intimate life sharing while having a common aim outside themselves both as individuals and as a unit.

A partner worth committing to is one who helps you to be the strongest, most creative and courageous version of yourself.

Anything short of this is unavailing.