Most people don't want to hear this, but real relationships - the ones that actually last take a lot of forgiveness and even more growth. You have to accept that your partner won't always get it right. There will be times they hurt you, let you down, or simply fall short. And in those moments, love isn't just a feeling - it's a choice. You've got to ask yourself: Am I willing to stick around through the storms, not just the sunny days? Because real love isn't about staying when it's easy. It's about choosing each other, over and over, even when it's hard