According to many authors, a partnership cannot be developed without compromises negotiated between the actors engaged in the process. However, the very idea of compromise is structured around the autonomy of these actors. But how does autonomy manifest itself in this relational game? To answer this question, the current paper analyzes an example of partnership taking place in the field of aging illustrating the process leading to a compromise on the level of autonomy of the various actors involved in this relational game.