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We want to believe it, in fact, it’s drummed into us to believe it, but the truth is life is much more complicated.

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Whoever believes that love is always rainbows and butterflies is naive. Even fairy tales say love is about crossing the deepest seas, climbing the steepest mountains, and slaying the deadliest dragons.

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Oh, 20-somethings! You’re so full of life and promise, and that’s a great thing. But you’re also full of some lousy ideas about love.