Relationships are hard.
Yes they are. If anyone tells you a long-term relationship
is all champagne and roses, they’re lying to you. Couples argue, they fight,
and they fantasize about tearing the other’s hair out. Life is tough. Things
happen. Do you let those things tear you apart? Or do you pull together and
come out stronger on the other side?
There are times when the kids drive you nuts and your
opinions differ on how to deal with them. Finances can get tight and suddenly
what the other wants to spend money on starts an argument. Stress from work or
lack of work is easy to take out on your partner.
Realize that all of the above have nothing to do with how
much you love your partner. Life is knocking you about. Don’t hurt the one you love because you're hurting.
Sometimes there are situations in which a compromise cannot
be reached. Sometimes love is not enough, and each person must decide what they
can and cannot live with. Do all the good things about this person outweigh the
bad? Do I love this person enough to live with the things they do that I hate?
Make a list of all the reasons why you love your partner.
Remember why you fell in love with them. Pay attention to the things they do on
a daily basis that warm your heart. Be romantic. Make an effort to show them
how special they are. Appreciate the good times.
Relationships are hard. But in the end, isn’t a loving
relationship worth the work?
I’m not talking about abusive situations. In that case, get
out now. The sooner, the better.
I’m talking about the ups and downs of real life that can
tear couples apart. Fight for the one you love. Fight for your relationship. Show
the other how much you value their love.
Don’t give up just because it’s hard. It’s hard for
everyone.
Stay strong for you. Stay strong for each other.
I was born and raised in San
Francisco, CA, and have a husband and two children. Music is an addiction. I
can often be found in the car, singing along at the top of my lungs to whatever
is playing. I work full time, and I split my spare time between family,
reading, blogging, and writing. I’m a habitual quoter. Lines from films and TV
shows constantly pop into my head—my kids are the only ones that really get it.
I’m an only child, and so of course I married a man who is one of ten children.
Other than English, I speak Spanish, Moroccan, and a little French. I love to
travel, but don’t do enough of it. Reading has been a passion for most of my
life and I now love writing. I’m klutz, and in my own mind, I’m hilarious.
