The
surprising, enlightening, and sometimes hard truths we all face after marriage,
and how they teach us about what love really means.
"...And
they lived happily ever after."
You're
smart. You know life is no storybook. But admit it: Somewhere deep in your
subconscious lurk romantic visions of a fairytale ending. The images may be
sketchy and a little outdated, but you can still make out the silhouette of the
bride and Prince Charming riding off into the sunset.
In real
life, sometimes your Disney fairy tale ends up feeling more like a Wes Craven
horror flick — and you're the chick who keeps falling down and screaming for
her life. I've been there. Let's face it; marriage is not for the faint of
heart. You want to believe your pure love for each other will pull you through.
And it does. But it ain't always pretty.
That may
sound grim. But here's a secret: Sometimes it's the least romantic parts of
marriage that have the most to teach you about yourself, your partner, and the
nature of love. Read on for some simple truths that will unlock the surprising
treasures and pleasures in your imperfect, unstorybook, real-life love.
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