“Happily ever after” is a great ending for Disney, but in real life over 40 percent of new marriages end in divorce. Clearly, marriage is not always easy. Although love is the foundation of any happy romantic relationship, love is often not enough to sustain a healthy relationship.

Dealing with infertility can feel like a major life crisis and may be one of the biggest struggles a couple can face. Having struggled with infertility myself, I can tell you that infertility takes an emotional and physical toll and can negatively impact self-esteem, body image, sexual identity, sexual relations, and life goals.