It always implies disparity.

No, in a marriage it implies parity: each party gets a veto on decisions that will affect them both.

Gyro, ever been in love? Do you even understand how a partnership works? What about co-founders? Do you just individually do whatever suits you, or do you discuss what's most important for the company and make decisions together?

Same goes for a marriage. It's a partnership - all decisions are cooperative. All major decisions (should) be by consensus. (flame edited out by author).

I would suggest watching the personal comments and insults. The fact that we view an issue differently does nothing to indicate that your view is correct, and your conclusions are wrong.

Nobody should ever get a veto over your dreams and aspirations.

If you're in a relationship like that, you're both sharing the risk -- and if you can't convince her of the rewards, it sounds like there's a serious problem.

Wow, I didn't think anyone on here would downmod that sentiment.