It sounds like you did find yourself a sparkling woman! Haha, I was so confused before I read the challenge post.
And I agree that commitment will carry you through those times when passion sputters down to an ember. I like how you also mention it being outward-facing, I hadn't thought about that way before.
I got that from an excellent book I'm reading, and applied it to this situation. She's definitely a fantastic woman. Far better than I deserve.