Their abilities would easily allow them to achieve personal success but to shape the future was stated to be "next to impossible" as it would require "social engineering." Although they remained romantically involved for years to come, there were periods where they were separated from one another, allowing them both to have other romantic relationships and even families.
Their talents would effortlessly enable them to achieve personal success, yet shaping the future was deemed "next to impossible" as it demanded "social engineering."  Despite remaining romantically involved for years, periods of separation allowed both individuals to engage in other romantic relationships and even form families.