Those who desire a long-term relationship might imagine them as some dreamy, romantic experience where they lie around with their perfect partner, having plenty of cuddles and feeding each other grapes all day… but, as anyone who has been involved in a long-term relationship can tell you…
THAT IS NOT THE CASE.
LA-based artist Amanda Oleander agrees…
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…and she’s been using her charming illustrations to expose what really goes on behind closed doors.
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Her work is way too relatable.
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Amanda has been dating a man named Joey for years…
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…and she’s very open about how much their relationship has influenced her work.
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“Before I met Joey, if anyone told me their love and relationship was like ours…”
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“…I wouldn’t believe it.”
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“It’s nothing less than amazing.”
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“We can’t get enough of each other.”
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“…intimate moments we never get to see.”
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“Those are moments that can’t really be documented.”
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“If they were…”
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“…it would alter the way the person behaved.”
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“So I draw them.”
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And we thank you!
