text: why does every one have a problem in their love life? why cant it run as smoothly as we would wish it to be? i have always wondered about this. because with us, we carry expectations.  we believe that love and emotions are supposed to be a certain way. we conform to the hollywood depictions of romantic love. we believe that romance is at the heart of happiness.  we fail to realize that the most succesful relationships are based on companionship. the ability to share your life and yourself with a person are more than just images of roses and gifts, but true happiness.  we sell ourselves short. in more ways than one.