The long haul is a haul - Tradução em português

Hey guys, what's up?

What did she mean in the bold part?

Katherine: And to me as well.

Dr. Laura: If I were your age, I'd want somebody who already showed strength, character.

Katherine: Right. I agree.

Dr. Laura: Because the long haul is a haul, and you've got to know you can trust the man next to you to protect you, take care of you, and have that strength. And with all the unisex mentality, it's all pretty stupid. You want a man who's a strong man