Wow you watch soaps. My respect for you has been utterly obliterated. Are you saying that you haven't ever been in a relationship or you simply aren't in one now.

Relationships take a lot of work but it can work if both people respect and acknowledge each other enough to sacrifice for each other and help each other to achieve their goals. In the end thats the true test of a relationship or love for that matter, whether are not you are willing to compromise, sacrifice and give of yourself for someone else. At that point you will find out whether there was anything there or if the relationship was simply one of convenience. However there is only so much most people are willing or can be expected to sacrifice.