The honeymoon phase is a liar. It tells you that desire is a natural spring that will never run dry, that your pulse will always quicken when she walks into the room, and that the sheer gravity of your "connection" will keep the ship upright.

For as long as I can remember, my husband has been the love of my life. He is kind, loyal, emotionally present, and the person I imagine growing old with. When I think about partnership, stability, and real companionship, he is everything I ever hoped for. And yet, there is a truth I have carried…