Your relationship isn't a rom-com, and "happily ever after" isn't an emotion, it's a choice. In a world full of fleeting feelings, why do we keep chasing the myth that happiness is the ultimate goal? Drawing on a career spent building essential connections in the military, the author cuts through the fluff to address the real issues in our relationships. In this book, you will: Move past empty platitudes and get an honest look at love and commitment. - Discover the five fundamental elements at play in every relationship. - Learn to identify and overcome poor communication, misplaced expectations, and unseen forces working against you. - Gain practical tools from a field guide designed to equip you to build a lasting connection. - See yourself in relatable stories , from a soldier's anxiety-fueled proposal to a heated argument over a football game. This isn't a book of empty platitudes. It's a field guide, a devotional, and a journal designed to equip you with the practical tools to stop chasing a fleeting feeling and start building a real, lasting connection.