She is afraid of my kicks. As a result we spar very differently. But neither is better. If I can drag out the fight and keep her at leg range, I'll get the better of her. We each respect the skills and talents of the other.
Partnership can never be about whom is better.
Partnership is about recognizing each party's strengths and about recognizing our own weaknesses. Notice that in the weakness area your task is to recognize your own weaknesses without a primary focus on your partner's. That is their job. For instance, I often have better radar on the streets than Chelona. But her radar in professional settings is usually far better than I have.