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I think we buy into it as long as we hold on to the expectation of perfection in ourselves. At least it was this way for me. Not until I realized it was okay if I wasn't perfect, I began to realize I couldn't expect it from others or in relationships.
But if happily ever after means two people care enough about each other to continue on a journey together, are willing to work on ways to deal with and overlook the flaws and issues, and work constantly at keeping things fresh, then I do believe in it. Doesn't mean that you're always happy, though. Remember, it's the reader's take on "Happily ever after" that allows them to believe those words mean that everything was always rosy.
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We are always more anxious to be distinguished for a talent which we do not possess, than to be praised for the fifteen which we do possess.
Mark Twain
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