Introduction
Many couples face challenges but will do anything to save their relationship and I agree with Shteyngart that love has its good times and bad times. He also says that every relationship is unique and people fall in love differently. Some will fall in love at first sight while others fall in love with time. This was the case of Lenny and Eunice. Love makes people from different backgrounds come together and live together.
On the other hand, love can cause pain to some people. ‘Super Sad True Love Story’ points out the sad part of love. When a person is hurt because of love, it is painful for them and it takes time to heal. Heartbreak is one of the most painful parts of love. Shteyngart also shows that love can save a falling nation.
Challenges of Love
Long Distance
If two people are dating and live far apart from each other, the distance may pose a challenge. For example, if the two live in different countries, they will have to travel regularly to visit each other and it may end up being very expensive and more so, the travelling consumes a lot of time. The fact they are apart most of the time can also strain the relationship. However, long distance relationships still succeed and they are worth the effort.
Finances
This is one of the greatest challenges and it could lead to people losing trust for each other. The problem could be lack of money or lack of openness about their finances. This could lead to breaking relationships and sometimes even broken marriages.
Family
One’s family could be a source of lack of happiness in a relationship. They may not like one’s partner and they will sometimes target to ruin that relationship. This affects the couple especially if it is an issue of lack of respect, for example, parents may not want their son to marry a girl from a particular background and will be against a relationship that they do not approve.
Emotional problems
This is also one of the major challenges that a couple of relationships face. When one of the partners is emotionally unstable or immature, then conflicts may arise. If Lenny was not emotionally mature, he could have easily given up on either his country or his love for Eunice. However he is able to handle the challenge of instability in his country and he vows to love both his homeland and Eunice.
Stress
Each person has a different way of releasing what is stressing them. When one is going through a difficult moment, one may forget the other person’s feelings which could result to a misunderstanding. It is important for people to talk, share challenges and be sensitive to each other’s needs.
Love’s unity
Love however is a solution to many problems. Through love, people are united and live peacefully. In countries where there is war, love heals the wounds of those who have lost their loved ones. Love does not have to be romantic; there is also brotherly love, which is caring. Physical beauty is not the key to a successful relationship but the beauty of the heart.
Conclusion
Physical beauty may fade but the inner beauty remains. Love does not delight in evil and neither does it dwell on wrong. It is kind and perseveres. True love stands against all odds. It makes nations unite and peace dwells in the land. Young people should seek to be guided by love in their relationships.