Summary

The author reflects on the disillusionment of the "happily ever after" concept from childhood stories, acknowledging the complexities of real-life relationships, which involve compromise and challenges but ultimately offer a more profound connection than the fairy tale endings.

Abstract

The article delves into the author's journey from believing in the "happily ever after" portrayed in movies and books to the sobering realities of adult relationships. Initially enchanted by the idea of a knight in shining armor, the author confronts societal judgments and personal rejections while seeking a life partner. Eventually, finding someone who accepts and loves them, the author learns that a true partnership involves more than just happiness—it includes disagreements, sacrifices, and mutual support. The article concludes that the real-life connection, with its ups and downs, is more rewarding than the unrealistic fairy tale endings of youth.

Opinions

The author admits to a childhood longing for a fairy tale romance, indicating a cultural influence of storytelling on personal expectations.
There is a sense of disillusionment as the author faces rejection based on appearance and behavior, challenging the idealized notions of love and acceptance.
The author expresses that real relationships are not perpetually happy as depicted in media, emphasizing the importance of perseverance and teamwork in maintaining a partnership.
Despite the challenges, the author believes that the support and camaraderie found in a genuine relationship outweigh the fantasy of "happily ever after."
The article suggests that personal growth involves reconciling youthful fantasies with the practicalities of adult life, leading to a more authentic and fulfilling concept of love.

What Happens After?

Not A Happily Ever After For Sure

Disclaimer: They lie in your favorite books and movies

As a child, I used to wonder,

and even wish for,

that happily ever after.

The one shown in my favorite movies.

and written about in my favorite books.

I craved for that Knight in shining armor,

To come to rescue me,

even when there was nothing to rescue me from.

Never once wondering,

What happens after the supposed happy ending?

As I grew, I began to question,

Do I really need that fairy tale ending?

But my heart still craved,

Because who doesn’t want

That perfectly depicted romance to be a part of their life?

When the time came to choose a life partner,

I was judged and questioned,

Rather than being accepted for who I was,

Mostly I faced rejection because I didn’t look or behave a certain way.

That was the beginning of the end of my happily ever after crushed by reality.

I found someone who accepted me and loves me,

But it’s not always happy as they said.

There are disagreements and tempers running high,

There’s compromise, sacrifices, and adjustments at every turn.

They never prepared me for this being the what comes after?

There are happy moments of course,

And all of it is worth it.

Because though it's not always sunshine and smiles, and it gets dark and gloomy,

You’ve got someone to have your back.

And frankly, that’s better than any Happily Ever After.

Thank you for reading. Do check out a few of my other poems.

Do You?

Because in one way or the other I’ll always do

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