Women grow up thinking that love is how it was for Cinderella and Snow White. They think it’s being swept off your feet by this perfect man who treats you like the princess you are. And then you realize that you were never told how Cinderella and Prince Charming constantly fought over their cultural differences and her need to obsessively clean the castle. They never tell you how Snow White’s prince was too jealous and possessive to let her visit the seven dwarfs. They never tell you how much work relationships are!!

Part of the reason why the divorce rate in our country is so high is because couples give up very easily. They no longer have that commitment to work through the tough times, no matter how tough it gets. On one hand I think people should just suck it up and work through it unless your problems involve adultery or abuse. On the other hand, every time my boyfriend starts in on me I want to just cut and run.

In my relationship, we don’t have very many problems. However, like most couples, there are a few issues that we consistently fight about. It doesn’t happen on a regular basis, but every few months or so our issues will raise their ugly little heads. Every time they do, I feel like running. I always thought when the going got tough that I would be the type to stick it out no matter what. Now I’m starting to doubt my own commitment. I think I’ve been brainwashed by Cinderella.