Is anyone really happy in their relationship?

[Margaritaanyone89]

Is there such thing as a happy relationship for both ends that won't end in separation?

• I don't mean to be such a Doris Downer!

I'm really curious to weather anyone know's of one or are in one?
I can confidently say, I don't have any friends/family that have one. Nore have heard of a celebrity couple who seem to genuinely have one!

Are we told that such a thing exists when it actually doesn't?!

What made me think of this, is one of my dearest friends has just got engaged and everyone including myself is thrilled for her! Except... I know that she cheated on her DP several times during the beginning. Every time we have a drink together she complains endlessly that they are constantly arguing and she's deeply unhappy.

But as far as the outside world would know, they're a very happy couple on social media.

Does anyone know of/currently have a happy relationship on both sides that hasn't ended in divorce?

& Does anyone share my scepticism/pessimism?

I completely agree with BOF

I have friends who are, I find it fascinating and I'm envious. OH and I have agreed that we are just too different, the couple's I know who are happy seem to genuinely enjoy doing things together.

Currently we can't afford to separate and neither of us are particularly convinced that it would make either of us any happier than we are now anyway. We've been pulling the wool over peoples eyes for years now though!

We are - in a low key, content type way. He's my favourite person to spend time with, after 18 years.

Love matters, but so do other things. Love is not enough. We have had more than our share of worries. But we are a team, we have similar values, enjoy being together,and want the best for each other.
I know couples who dread holidays, I love them because we get to spend more time together.

We do bicker when things are tough, but we have always been able to say - we know we are bickering because things are tough. If there are any underlying issues between you, tough times will blow them wide open.