Myth: Love is all we need

Oh how I wish this one was true, but for relationships to work it takes a whole lot more than being in love. Decades of research indicates that long standing marriages aren't necessarily happy, and happy marriages do not necessarily last. So this gives us an idea of how complicated the notion of love is; however, it need not be. I believe the pillars of lasting healthy bonds are intimacy, commitment and respect. Without one of these, in my opinion, you are asking for trouble, headaches, and heartache.

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