Normal marital hatred is real. Here’s what to do about it.

Do you know what “normal marital hatred” is? If you’ve been married or in a long-term relationship, then you probably do.

“I’ve been talking about this around the country for decades,” said Terrence Real, a best-selling author and family therapist who offers couples workshops. “Not one person has ever come backstage and said, ‘What do you mean by that?’ Everybody knows what it is.”