In fact, too much compromise would betray the very beliefs that motivate activists to show up and vote, meaning that many would
drift way over time, disillusioned yet again.
«It's the same painful conflicts and arguments,
over and
over» «I don't like the
way we talk to each other — it's too harsh and we get into these horrible cycles — we just
drift further and further apart»» The demands of the children take
over — really, there seems to be no
time for the two of us» «I wish we treated each other with more respect & kindness — I sometimes feel like I just do nt matter»» We don't listen to each other — we really aren't connecting like we used to.