When republicans are in power democrats are powerless because they are in the minority When democrats are in power they somehow are still powerless to do anything meaning full because "republican are preventing " them from doing anything The only time they seem to be able to do something is to crush any attempt to change the status quo in favor of the working class.

That’s not for you to decide? If your partner decides you are worth their time that’s all that matters, you are not holding them hostage, they can leave whenever they want.