Mental Health
How to Make the Honeymoon Phase Last
Relationships are like puzzles - each has a different set of pieces you need to figure out and together to make one beautiful piece.
Sometimes, you open up a new puzzle, and it starts exciting, but then you get bored. So you decide to leave it incomplete on the table until you find time to finish it or not finish it at all and just throw it away.
Similarly, most relationships start exciting and fun - this is called the honeymoon phase. The honeymoon phase is the early part of a relationship where a couple is carefree and blissful.
You are getting to know each other, and somehow, magically, everything seems to fall into place. You have the same interests, and everything your partner says and does is extremely charming.
At this stage, your partner is the most beautiful thing on the planet. But like most beautiful things, the honeymoon phase will also come to an end. However, that does not mean you cannot make it last. Here are a few ways to make it count.
Spend Some Time Apart
It may sound counterintuitive, but spending time apart will give you a chance to experience growth. Whether that's emotional growth or growth in your career, you are giving yourself a chance to be your own identity and not morph into one person with your partner.
Travel Together
Traveling takes you to places - literally and figuratively! When you go to new places with your partner, you create new experiences that you can talk about in the future. You also get to figure out new things about yourself and your partner, like whether both of you are adventure junkies or slow travelers and other similar things.
Communicate Well
Most importantly, communicate well. Share your opinions and emotions with your partner and respect theirs. Remember that proper communication is the key to a good relationship.
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