"And though sometimes we only stayed together because neither of us could afford the rent on our own, we've worked through all the tough shit and we're happy with each other. It's not a hearts and flowers and fireworks relationship. It's contentment and company and friendship and stability"I read this the other day in a blog I read now and again. It depressed the hell out of me. Can't you have contentment AND fireworks? Lesbians... I swear sometimes!