I think more people raised monogamous are told that one person will do it all for them. Someone who has other examples has a head start on realizing the contrary.
But, obviously, no one else is responsible for your happiness.
From A Civil Campaign By Lois McMaste Bujold:
As for happiness . . . I don't think you can give that to anyone, if they don't have it in them. However, it's certainly possible to give un-happiness—as you are finding.
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But, obviously, no one else is responsible for your happiness.
From A Civil Campaign By Lois McMaste Bujold:
As for happiness . . . I don't think you can give that to anyone, if they don't have it in them. However, it's certainly possible to give un-happiness—as you are finding.