Great article. I think you examined most - if not all - of the issues most people have in romantic relationships. It's insightful and real and practical. Kudos :-)

At the same time, I'm afraid it won't make a difference for most readers (although I hope to be wrong), because it's too rational for the vast majority of people. Our culture still exalts the romantic ideal and the fairy-tale kind of love; thus people (and women especially) believe they can "have it all" and "living happy ever after".

> "If that’s your list, good luck sweetie cos you’re gonna be single for a very LONG time."

Yup. Better visit the shelter, sweetie, 'cause I see cats in your future. ;-)

It's a pity, really. People who aren't able to create "good enough" lives because they pine for the "ideal" one.