inequality

having someone to
flatter you, take care of you,"validate" you, create an image with, pay the rent,
and control you
is not the same as,
unequal to
having someone to
cherish, enjoy, have fun with, call "honey" or some other term of endearment, dream about, think about when a romantic song comes on, miss when they're away, want to look good for, cuddle with, partner with.
not the same. not.