Am I broken in?

During my BM (before marriage) days, a girlfriend and I were going through a potential-breakup moment. We probably both shared some blame but I don't recall who/what/why?

What I do remember, as we discussed reconciliation, was a comment she made regarding the value of staying together. She stated that she didn't want to deal with the aggravation of having to break someone else in.


Admittedly during my younger years, I've imagined myself as a wild stallion actively sowing my oats. However, I do believe that any meaningful relationship is built on mutual respect, love and compromise. We had been a couple for a few years and I'd grown comfortable with our being together.

I'd never, ever considered myself as broken, bridled person being directed with blinders on. Clearly she saw it differently. Also, I wasn't particularly impressed that her desire to keep me around was more an annoyance about the issue of breaking someone else in, instead of our sharing our life together.

How often does sharing a life together and compromising out of mutual love and respect slide into being broken or breaking of each other? Are some of us suckered into or simply resigned to accepting this type of a relationship?

Is this normal behavior? Do you really want a piece of this. I'd like to hear your thoughts.