20 Illustrations show the reality of what life’s like for couples in quarantine. It’s love behind closed doors.

And while it may not be a fairytale, it’s an experience filled with honesty, trust and love.

During the quarantine many of us have had to stay at home with our families, either alone or with our partners. But although many people might view the prospect of living as a couple, and spending every minute of the day together, as somewhat idyllic and romantic, the reality is quite different. Especially because couples may not see eye to eye on everything. However what’s important is how partners cope at times like this: When they are at home and spending most of their time together.

While it may not be a fairytale, what’s certain is that when a relationship is built on love, confidence and communication, it can get through anything. And of course not everything will be rosy and perfect. It’s important to be honest, realistic and prioritize trust and communication.

That’s what artist Amanda Oleander explains through her illustrations.

Through her art she shows the day to day reality of life in a couple and she does son in an honest way, without that exaggerated romance prevalent in movies or instagram photos.

They’re illustrations brimming with rawness, showing how partners support each other in everything and are capable of seeing beauty where others don’t see it. From overcoming illnesses and tragedies together, to falling in love over and over again, this is how it is.