Surviving these stages brings the relationship to the "commitment" phase, where promises are made based on genuine understanding and heartfelt intentions. The relationship then reaches a fruitful stage of "co-creation," where two people together achieve more than they could individually, becoming true soulmates. This describes a complete relationship cycle. If couples can't face themselves and each other honestly and maturely during the "power" stage, the relationship may end with regret. Looking back on 2023, from the necessary trip to Russia to change citizenship in March to ensure we could stay in China, to the arguments in May over Steven's school arrangements and your desire for him to study in Russia (for which I apologize again for the impact of our arguments on him), and the news on September 14 that we could renew your Ukrainian passport in China, these events and the sudden financial pressures prevented me from focusing on what we both truly cared about: staying together. During the period from renewing the passport to your departure to Russia, I desperately wanted to ask you to stay, but I couldn't because I feared you would reject the idea. You tried to find a reason to stay in Russia, but my lack of communication and misunderstanding led to a change in your plans. Reflecting on these events, I realize we were transitioning from the "power" stage to the "integration" stage of our relationship. If I had expressed my desire for you to stay, we could have entered the "integration" stage this year. This stage involves open communication and mutual growth, cherishing each day together. I believe that resolving the misunderstandings that led to your departure to Russia and addressing the issues that arose from our separation can bring us to the third stage of our relationship, "integration." This will ultimately lead to the "commitment" stage, ensuring a deep, lifelong relationship where we face the future together, raising Steven with love and care.

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