Whether you are just getting into a long term relationship or are in the middle of one, it helps to understand more fully some of the stages or phases that relationships go through.
The first stage, or "Honeymoon" stage or "Romance" stage is a euphoric time when people "fall" in love. Marked by passion, fireworks and butterflies, this stage emphasizes what a couple has in common.
This stage lasts for a few months to a couple of years but rarely extends past the two and a half year mark. In this crucial period of the relationship, deep connections are established. Here are some of the more common characteristics of this "love is grand" stage:
- You cannot stop thinking about the other person.
- Biologically, hormone activity is heightened which increases sexual attraction.
- Often people neglect friends and family in order to spend time with their loved one.
- Appetite may decrease.
- Daydreaming about future plans together is common.
The dynamics of new love are critical to establishing deep rooted intimacy that will be important in the later, less passionate stages of the relationship.
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