Valentine’s Day is our designated holiday to celebrate love in all forms but most typically the romantic love between two people. However, behind every social media post of roses, chocolates, and candles with “#couplegoals” in the caption, there is a real couple in a real relationship that encounter real challenges at times. Individuals are complex and pairing them together enhances this complexity. A satisfying relationship typically requires ongoing commitment, investment, and effort from each partner to maintain its longevity. In a word, relationships are work. But, for most individuals who desire an intimate relationship with another, the love and connection their union provides is worth the effort.