13 Reasons "Seven Year Switch" Is The Show That TV Needs

Love is not all Hollywood happily ever afters — sometimes love takes re-evaluation. That's what these not-so-newlyweds do when they agree to trial marriages with other people.

1. Because bonds are made stronger through struggle.

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And these couples definitely struggle and make themselves vulnerable in front of the camera.

2. Because there's a lot at stake when your marriage is on the line.

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Love, in itself, is complicated, but it's made even more so by marriage, cohabitation, and joint bank accounts.

3. Because you always feel stronger together.

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Or, at least, that's what you think, and there's one way to find out if that's actually true. Of course, not everyone does it for the world to see.

4. Because being together is hard, but being apart is even harder...

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5. ...and even when they haven't left yet, you already miss them.

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6. Because being kind to your partner is one of the most important things in a relationship.

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When your partner asks you for attention, give it to them, even if it's a small gesture. It shows you care, and these couples definitely learn that.

7. Because only a great change can bring great growth...

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Any relationship can be full of bad habits and destructive cycles. Oftentimes, only a serious break in routine can be enough to give the relationship new life, and trading a spouse is a very extreme break.

8. ...and, at times, the prospect of losing someone is what makes you realize how much you want to keep them.

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9. Because, in love, the person who hurts you is also the person who comforts you.

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10. Because the struggle of love is real...

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And this is the show that will not try to hide that, not one bit.

11. ...but so is true love.

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All of these couples are very much in love and trying to make it all work.

12. Because space can be a really good thing.

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13. Because sometimes what you need to do is something totally crazy.

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Yes, the premise of this show is insane. But it's what these couples need to turn their relationships around...or end them for good.

Tune in to all of the realness of Seven Year Switch on 7/7 at 9ET/10PT.

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