My therapist told me that for a relationship to really work, both partners need to put in the effort.

So I asked my girlfriend if she'd mind doing a few more squats.

I've been dating a girl who's a professional cartographer, and she's always trying to help me find my way

but it turns out she's been mapping out our entire relationship to get to the one place I didn't know I was going: a long-term commitment

I've been taking private lessons from a professional florist, and she's been teaching me about the art of pruning and arranging the perfect bouquet.

Now I'm really good at handling the stems and getting to the root of the problem.

I've been taking private lessons from a skilled fencing instructor, and she's been teaching me how to make a strong point, penetrate my opponent's defense, and finish with a satisfying thrust.