“So why do we make believe? Why do we pretend that love is something that its not? Because were human, and instead of facing up to the fact that love is hard, we like to make ourselves believe that it isnt. We swoon over tales of lovers conquering all odds just to be together, but when we, ourselves, are presented with obstacles in our relationships, we give up instead of pushing through. Theres a point when love is no longer a feeling, but a conscious, effort-driven choice to value someone else higher than your”