They don't have to face the reality of the situation.

His plans are based on the political reality of the situation.

Was the reality of the situation only just getting through to him?

I had to take a long look at the reality of the situation after that.

Yet that, today, is the reality of the situation on the ground.

So we must take into account the reality of the situation.

Eventually we gave in to the reality of our situation - and decided to move.

I turned away, taking a deep breath as the reality of my situation hit me.

The reality of the situation, however, was much more dangerous.

What you are saying doesn't quite fit reality of the situation.