Talking about being determined here, it's a two way thing... She has to be determined too or all my efforts will be wasted...
I can accept that caring for your partner and appreciating little deeds also supporting her can go a long way..

I love the part you said you know your gender, you guys can be so unpredictable and you only stay when your partner allows, what if she said she is no longer interested...

You did well @wongi.. Thanks so much