why does love feel “off” after the honeymoon phase?

Everyone loves the start—late-night convos, butterflies, nonstop texting.But what happens when it all... chills out? Doesn’t mean the love’s gone. It just means the vibe shifted. Long-term love isn’t about fixing each other. It’s about fixing problems together. The magic’s not in being “perfectly matched”—it’s in showing up, even when things aren’t exciting. There’s no skipping the hard parts: independence, awkward silences, mismatched moods. But if you keep choosing each other, if you talk, if you care enough to stay— that’s where the real bond starts. Love isn’t a thrill ride. It’s choosing the same person after a thousand reasons not to. So if it’s peaceful now, don’t panic. That’s what forever feels like. #realtalk #longtermlove #relationshipvibes