Chopblock

You've obviously never dealt with a spoiled child, or a trust fund baby, or anybody who gets whatever he/she wants just by existing, or whining a little. GA's brother got dumped by that "bigger better deal" seeking wife of his despite doing whatever it was she wanted. Why do you think the saying "you don't appreciate what you have until its gone" is so prevalent? Maybe because it could be true?

I hadn't heard of David DeAngelo prior to your post, FYI.

For your further education, yes, it HAS worked in my relationship, and many others I've assisted in both emotional and financial contexts. In my own case, by standing firm with my gf when she is holding a shiny something or other, I have done both her and myself a favor. She now thinks wants/purchases through and decides whether or not they are REALLLLY worth the money. If I just caved and bought her whatever she wanted, I'd be 7 figures in the hole and she wouldn't value a damn thing. It actually nipped a major problem in the bud several years back, and I'm very glad it did.

Conflict is part of life, its something humans crave. Conflict doesn't have to be negative, a lot of it motivates people to do better by pitting a person against him/herself.