RE: LeoThread 2026-05-14 14-24

Part 12/17:

Coupled with inflated expectations—such as soulmate compatibility, perfect mutual fulfillment, and effortless passion—young people's views of marriage are unrealistic. When reality falls short of these lofty ideals, many interpret it as failure, further discouraging commitment. The culture’s obsession with love and romance, amplified by social media and popular media, has made marriage into a mythic ideal that's difficult to attain, not a practical institution rooted in shared effort and resilience.

The Knowledge Gap About What Sustains Long-Term Relationships