“But that’s the thing. How do I know if a relationship is hard because it’s wrong or because it’s real?” “You’ll never know with complete certainty. That’s why marriage is a commitment, not a guarantee.” “Then how can I ever choose someone?” “The same way you make any decision. You weigh the evidence and you listen to yourself. The trick for you is going to be to listen to what matters, not to every single thing that makes you dissatisfied or anxious.” “OK.” “There will always be differences of some kind but, statistically speaking, that’s not what will kill a relationship. It’s what you do
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