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The Stages of a Relationship
All relationships evolve naturally through these four key stages. It is crucial that you recognise these
phases so you can work through them to find true and lasting love. (Click images to review each stage)
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More about the... Honeymoon Stage
The first stage of any romantic relationship is when you fall in love. Your initial attraction to somebody grows rapidly to the point where you feel delicious feelings of connection and love. It seems that you have found the love of your life and you will readily believe that this relationship will last forever. The honeymoon stage is a wonderful life experience and shows the potential of the relationship for love and joy. It is so powerful because you temporarily return to your true state of being - to be in love and connected.
...pitfalls
- You may be tempted to make long-term commitments in this stage without really knowing your partner. This in itself is not a problem provided you recognise that more challenging stages of the relationship probably lie ahead, and have a willingness to deal with any issues that come up.
- You may act rather strangely in this stage (scientists even liken this stage to a form of madness!) and lose focus on our work and the other people in our lives.See also Lovesickness.
...the way throughTo fall in love with somebody is the most beautiful experience in life and one to be enjoyed fully! Be prepared though for more challenging times ahead as the relationship develops. Do not panic when this happens - stick with your partner and try to work through the issues described in the next two stages. Always remember the feelings you have in this stage - you can always find them again in the future if you commit to building a better relationship.
Next Stage(click) >>>: The Power StruggleHow to extend your honeymoon or bring it back time and again in your relationship!
(read the first Chapter for free)
These stages are based on the model for relationships originally developed by Susan Campbell in her book The Couple's Journey (1980) and adapted by Dr. C. Spezzano - go to model description
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