(imo) its the women that runs the relationship, sure ..many here will say stuff like "its us that run this relationship' ...but it ain't!.. and every time the male screws up, like being taking her for granted etc, then its another notch in her belt against you, eventually and depending on the infatuation the female has for you, she may have built up 10-50 notches..(bad reps) then the time will come when she has to make the decision to leave you.
By now, you the male may have that tingly feeling you get in the tummy, but you the male don't listen, your ego is way too big for that, so you continue to be the uncaring jerk, then she says wants to dump you, but the male ego can't won't handle this, the male goes crazy often abusive even violent.
The deal is to allow the female to run the relationship, you the male pay it out ..just like your Dad did, and never ever forget your job, and that is to keep the relationship, no matter how long
...in the Honey Moon stage ...just never ever leave it, keep in mind too, marriage these days is never ever forever, ...unfortunately!