Ever wonder why no one sits you down before marriage to reveal what long-term relationships are really like? After 14 years with my husband, I'm pulling back the curtain on the relationship myths society perpetuates that leave so many women feeling inadequate or questioning if something's wrong with their marriage.

From the fiction that married couples have consistently amazing sex on a regular schedule to the unrealistic expectation that you'll always be mentally present during intimate moments, these myths create unnecessary pressure. The truth? Sometimes intimacy is rushed, sometimes you're partially dressed, sometimes your mind wanders to your endless to-do list, and occasionally, you just can't finish – and that's all completely normal.

My morning started with a five-year-old's meltdown over a promised Easter egg hunt, perfectly illustrating how parenthood constantly forces us to navigate emotional situations while teaching resilience. This experience mirrors marriage itself – unpredictable, requiring flexibility, and rarely matching the fairy tale ending Disney promised us. What they don't show in movies is what happens after "happily ever after," when real life kicks in.

Whether you're dating, engaged, or years into marriage, releasing these perfectionist standards allows you to appreciate your relationship for what it truly is rather than measuring it against impossible ideals. The occasional rejection, the quick intimacy before work, the times when you're just going through the motions – these aren't signs of failure but normal aspects of sustained partnership.

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