Relationships are tough and not many couples get to live a fairly happy one. Much less those love stories from fairy tales. Is it easier if you are good-looking? Absolutely not. And here’s how I back up my theory.

I was riding the subway when I was struck by this couple. I don’t mean to be insulting, but they were the ugliest boy and girl and I have ever seen in my entire life. They reminded me of a bad version of Fiona and Shrek. And I am afraid I am insulting Fiona and Shrek by saying that.

They wore thick glasses and no matter how hard they tried they couldn’t have gotten worse looking frames. The clothes? No comments.

All right. Let’s get back to my theory. What really struck me was how much affection and care and love they showed for each other. It was clear in all the small and big gestures. They were in their own world. They were f**** HAPPY!

I just imagine her saying to her little daughter, as ugly as her: “I hope you find someone to make you happy as I did find your dad.” And dad saying to his little ugly son: “I hope you find someone to make you happy as I did find your mama.”

Like money beauty is not a guarantee of happiness. Would I rather be as ugly as her but as happy as her? Not sure since I’m pretty happy with my spouse. But definitely not as happy as her. Not even close.