However, an equal 50/50 partnership does not imply that each partner contributes 50 percent of themselves. In fact, this sort of schism can be detrimental to a partnership. A 50/50 split indicates that each individual offers the same amount of themselves—to the fullest extent possible. This is a perfect balance between partners who are too similar and partners who are too different. There is no right or wrong way to divide responsibilities and gains within a relationship. Each couple needs to determine what works best for them by discussing their expectations openly and honestly. But remember, love isn't about being equal; it's about being opposite yet identical. The only thing that's required of you in a relationship is that you should be there for your partner. You don't have to give him or her half of yourself, but you should try to understand where he or she is coming from because only then can you help them grow as a person.