You fight so hard for unconditional love yet create so many conditions.

Many of us homo sapiens are indoctrinated to misinterpret compromise. We are told to give in, sacrifice, or diminish our light in finding togetherness. That, as a result, would restore the light for all involved. Sacrifice is the wrong tool for that job. It's not a healthy emotional diet for an individual who wants to thrive, even survive. Just ask any of the 80% divorce rate or 30% domestic abusers and victims (that we know of). I prefer mutual respect, where autonomy determines how our light blends, clashes, or not.
Your oxygen mask analogy is right on, and the brisket is the best in Texas.
This human loves the taste this bitch’s diet.