Every couple needs to argue now and then. Just to prove that the relationship is strong enough to survive. Long-term relationships, the ones that mat… - Nicholas Sparks

Everyone is always going through tough things, the irony in it is that everyone thinks what they're going through is just as hard as what you are. Life isn't about surviving this, it's about understanding this.

I think it happens to everyone as they grow up. You find out who you are and what you want, and then you realize that people you've known forever don't see things the way you do. And so you keep the wonderful memories, but find yourself moving on.

I mean, if the relationship can't survive the long term, why on earth would it be worth my time and energy for the short term?