Actually, Long-Term Relationships Simply Are, “That hard.”

“There is no way in hell that it should be this hard.”

“If we were meant to be, it wouldn’t be this hard.”

I have heard SO MANY people utter those words in response to an argument with their spouses, or as they are explaining to friends, or me, why they are convinced that breaking up is the answer.

Now, don’t get me wrong - I’m ALL FOR the break-up. I believe that your presence is a privilege. If you are in an unhealthy relationship; a relationship in which you are not…