21 Disturbing Truths About Marriage

5.

That cute little odd thing they do? Within 5 years it will nearly drive you to murder.

6.

It’s not true love that binds two people. It’s their ability to tolerate each other’s bad behaviors.

7.

It’s terrifying loving someone else. I’ve built my life with him, and put so much of my self into this relationship, and it can all be stolen away from me with just one bad car accident, or a disease, or a slip-up at work. It’s scary to know that I can do nothing about any of that.

8.

Marriage won’t fix any of your problems. The baggage you bring into it just becomes big enough for two.

Written by Alex Cogen

Alex is a New Yorker currently living in Austin. She loves cats, grass, and latex but unfortunately is allergic to all 3. She makes mom and dad jokes more than she cares to admit (jk she'll admit it loud and proud). She isn't as funny as she thinks she is. She is the founder of thelazygurl.com.