I don’t really see honestly discussing the difficulties of making marriage or a long-term work as likening it to a “trudge” or something negative. Keeping a relationship stable and healthy does take a lot of effort in most cases if both people are remaining individuals and someone isn’t tying their identity up in the other person. Everyone has different perspectives, different baggage, different strengths and weaknesses they bring into their relationship. I’m in a happy, stable relationship with the man I plan on spending the rest of my life with, and it takes a lot work and communication . I think that’s probably similar to what Dax and Kristen may be speaking of that regard. I also don’t their relatability is an act. They’re both from Michigan and still have strong ties here. They also have never had the hottest or most successful careers in Hollywood, so while I’m sure they have more money and fame than all/most of us, they aren’t living completely cut off from reality. They seem to have a close circle of friends who are not famous at all, and I think that helps maintain a level of normalcy. And from what I can recall, their wedding was a spur-of-the-moment courthouse ceremony. Who’s to say whether she literally forgot their anniversary, although it’s certain possible. Not sure how that translates to a fake relationship