Two's Company

Matthew and Ben have been in a relationship for a number of years.  They are compatible in most ways, except one, but they came up with a plan to keep that from becoming a problem.  Throughout the years, their relationship has become comfortable.  They still love one another, but they've stopped giving each other Valentine's Day cards.  They still buy a gift for the other one, but it's mostly out of habit.  Does this mean their relationship is on the rocks?  You'll have to read this short story to find out what happens.