Growing up, you heard all about “happily ever after.” It was in the fairytales read to us, the movies we watched, the stories we were told, and so on. But does “happily ever after” really exist? Sure it does, but it’s not always as perfect as it sounded to us as kids.
There are some brutal truths you’ll learn about living “happily ever after.” There are things that happen in all relationships, even the happiest one. Here’s some harsh reality about what life after “happily ever after” really looks like.
- You’re going to argue with the person that you love.
- Your partner will get on your nerves.
- Love is an action as much as it’s a choice and emotion.
- You’re not always going to look like a princess.
- You’ll have to compromise at some point.
- Your partner won't always be able to slay dragons to win you over.
- You have to work every day to keep your partner.
- You can’t forget the little things.
- You have to communicate with your partner (even when you really don’t want to).
- You have to practice love consistently.
Source: YourTango