Possibilities and Realities

So, I woke up this morning with this thought in my head...

Engagement is about possibilities, as marriage is about realities.

AND

Pregnancy is about possibilities, as being a mom is about realities.

The possibilities and realities are both wonderful and challenging! Intrinsically, possibilities hold lots of incredible hope AND mind-blowing worry, while realities hold the stress and boredom of day-to-day doings AND fabulous astonishing surprises.

I wonder if it’s the tension and discord between the possibilities and realities that cause us the most unhappiness... ?

Hum…this is not a fully formed thought, so I am curious.

What are your thoughts?