The course of true love never did run smooth
Much has been said — and romanticized — about love and the dream of a perfect relationship. We grow up with images of soulmates, grand proposals, eternal happiness, and storybook endings. But reality rarely follows a script. William Shakespeare said it plainly centuries ago: “The course of true love never did run smooth.” And yet, most of us walk into love — and into marriage — expecting otherwise. In 2015, over 48,000 divorces were granted in Australia. The divorce rate hovers at 45% , which means nearly half of all marriages do not last. That’s not just a statistic. That’s real people, real pain, and real silence around a truth we don’t want to accept: Falling in love is easy. Staying in love is sacred work. On my recent wedding anniversary, I shared a photo of my husband and me, smiling — full of warmth, like any “happy couple” post. The responses poured in: “Such a lovely couple!” “You’re so lucky to have each other.” “What’s the secret to a happy marriage?”...