I think unfortunately some things happen and growth emotionally, physically, and mentally happen and you want safety first but all that aside I feel like if the families are supportive and the parents are not trying to lead or coach the team and..... the coach can coach..and the families/ parents are there to support! you get those long relationships....I believe pairs should stick together though where both partners are allowed to grow and supported it can work!

I know of a sibling pair where the girl is now looking for a bigger partner because her brother was too small. That seems to make sense to me. I also think the the committments of each skater and family must be the same. Some times the goals change for skaters, expecially when they are paired at a young age, or doing muliple disciplines while sorting our where their passion may truly be.