From my own and very limited experience, I have learned that relationships, especially the relationship of marriage will not be perfect or easy. There will not always be times when you experience "romantic love," but I think real love is something that is more than just the passion that you feel towards the other person.I think real love means being unselfish and putting the needs of the other person before your own.  I think real love involves caring about the person despite their weaknesses and imperfections and accepting them for who they are, while still wanting them to be their best. I also believe that real love involves hard work and sacrifice and that through everything, real love can grow stronger and better than before it began.