This thought experiment usually yields fascinating and unexpected responses as people tend to grow complacent over time and romance; proactively showing appreciation and affection often withers. In addition, couples frequently fall into the trap of making assumptions about their partners while believing their partners are psychic and “should know” things about them, such as, “They should know I like… receiving flowers, visiting museums, getting foot massages, traveling to Europe, trying new restaurants, etc.” These psychic expectations are disappointments waiting to manifest on a daily basis. Once both partners write down what their ideal relationship would resemble, each person has a roadmap to follow, which makes it much more difficult to get lost.