How long does the honeymoon phase of a relationship usually last?

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Just curious. I’m a year and a month into my relationship and we’re still in that phase? We’ve only ever had one argument, and still can’t keep our hands off each other every time we meet?

Temporal · Accepted Answer

I mean I'm 4 years into a relationship, and while I don't think we're still in the honeymoon phase, we definitely act like it. We've actually gotten even more lovey dovey the longer we're together. When I was at the point in my relationship that you are, we'd never had a fight and were the exact same way. It's totally normal. The important thing to remember though, is the honeymoon phase isn't whether you can keep your hands off of one another, but instead, it's when you don't see each other's flaws. When the honeymoon phase is over, it means you really see your S. O. flaws, their every little annoying and aggravating tendency. The real "make it or break it" part of a relationship is if you love person, not in spite of their flaws, but with their flaws. My boyfriend can be so irresponsible, but I love that too, because he's always going to be a bit of a Peter Pan, and I know I need someone like that to bring me down to Earth when my brain starts to plan too far ahead.

bethshepherd · Accepted Answer

The honeymoon phase is more about sex and feeling butterflies in your stomach when you hear their voice or see them than about not arguing. Many say it lasts seven years. In truth it depends on if you chose the right person - choose the right person and it gets better with time. Choose the wrong one and it gets sour and boring. When a guy asks a married woman how long she has been married it is because he likes to believe she is getting bored with husband and looking for a sex thing with another man ( HIM ). He hopes she will say she has been married a long time, the longer the more chance there is for him. Silly selfish man.

Frenzyredwolf · Accepted Answer

Do you live together?
How often do you spend time together regardless if you live together or don't live together.
Are there a lot of sleep overs at one or the others place? Or at just yours or theirs place?

There are many factors that play a role of how long the honeymoon phase lasts for that's why most marriages last only 6 months to max 2 years before separation or divorce.

Goodwifie · Accepted Answer

If you're lucky enough it'll last forever.

https://youtu.be/ysYYxkUVLJc

Follow some really basic needs of your partner and it can last a lifetime.
My husband and I are back in the honeymoon phase after 13 years of marriage, I want it to last forever. ❤

Bjorn526 · Accepted Answer

Usually it’s 2 years. However, it depends whether you are living with your partner or not, how much they are part of your everyday life, etc.
relationships with distance or on-line aren’t the same, because the mere fact that you can pick, when you communicate or not, plus the distance itself becomes a safety blanket, to allow fantasy and expectations to take over, so they aren’t the same... just aren’t.
Most of the time 2 years is what it takes to get to really know someone, and then after 2 years things take on a more practical and functional momentum

slatyb · Accepted Answer

The honeymoon phase may last for decades. I've known couples that were criticized for inappropriate PDA after they had been together for five years. My wife and I have been together for ten years and we're still kissing in bars. We never fight. There's a couple in the NY times that have been together for about twenty years and they never argue either. Sounds like you are in a happy relationship. Congratulations!

PrincessPie · Answer

for me usually around a few months.

ColoradoKid · Answer

I would honestly not want that to end. When I was 25 I was in love with my wife and thought life couldn't be better. At the age of 30 I had to bury her and my unborn son. She had a blood clot that went to her heart. Here I am at 40. I suffer from chronic migraines that have cost me 2 jobs. I live in a dark room and rarely get out. So don't be in such a hurry to get through the first stage. And never stop telling each other how much they mean to you. Because tomorrow is a crapshoot that you may not win.

Hurlyburly · Answer

I'd say usually between 3 and 6 months, but it's longer for some couples. I'm in a relationship with my boyfrind since about 3,5 years now and we still only had one serious argument and are still wild for each other xD so it doesn't have to be honeymoon related, because I do not think that it could last THIS long.
Some people just do click :)

JaimeColombani · Answer

Honeymoon phase usually refers to the time it takes from when we are trying to be our best for our new partner until the time we behave like we normally do. I would say 3 months on average.

However, if you both kept it real and were genuinely falling in love from the moment you met them, then there was no honeymoon phase, you both were real from the gate. You should get married and not waiting so you can build your relationship further before you become too familiar.

Remember, familiarity builds contempt. Another rule: a marriage license changes everything!

brendon76 · Answer

I find it lasts anywhere for 4 to 6 months but then there is a new getting to know the real person. That time table is between 6 month to a year. Some would say the whole 1 year is the honeymoon period but I see it in two distinct phases. The honeymoon and the period of getting to know the real individual.

Hedgehog278 · Answer

My boyfriend and I have been together for two years and a month. We're super romantic, and I still crush on him like crazy. I don't think we'll ever be out of the honeymoon stage, even if we do have our fights here and there.

Duke07 · Answer

I think all couples are different. You can't base one on another. I personally it it isn't broke then dont fix it. Keep doing what you guys are doing. Its amazing that you guys are still that way. I always say you should never stop going on dates. Wether your new or years into a marriage. :)

zulfiqarali · Answer

Its great and keep it this way until u can... most couples loose charm after sometimes and take relationship as a burden.. very a few like u keep it alive.. analyze whst u two doing for still having such feel and keep it.. for the question u asked honeymoon phase is a phase of relationship where u only enjoy feel happy around ur partner... u look positive things and put effort to please each other.. no give n take but unconditional love and this should be the key of every relationship...

passinby · Answer

6 months almost always for me living together and I find it coincidental that common law kicks in at 6months in some states, so they know.

Anonymous · Answer

Well we have been together for almost 2 years. Still at honeymoon phase. Still i get excited when i see him. Still he acts timid around me. It can be forever. Really. As long as you feel it.

CHARismatic110 · Answer

I think it varies with every relationship. Some people seemingly vacation in the honeymoon phase for years, while others are there for a short stay.

dinisti · Answer

Ahahha it depends on couple to couple... On person to person... Like it seems that you and your boyfriend are to attached to each other and that's underful, I even think that "honeymoon phase" doesn't exist in your case cus one year and a month is enough for you and your boyfriend to have a serious relationship and if you're like that until now... The only thing I can say is congratulations, maybe you found the ONE 😉

MadeInAmerica · Answer

Most people will say 6 months to a year. But I think it's more like 2 years.

kaskas19 · Answer

I believe on average about 6 months.  Your relationship is so cute!

illuminnati · Answer

Dear don't listen to world t here is no honey moon phase ok you have to work hard to keep relationship going just like everyday you go office by wearing washed and pressed clothes a relationship is like so and if you don't have time for sex one night but you get each other for 2hrs in arms , that comfort and warmth of lover around you feels tremendous relaxation. every day is new day and new love. but it depends on how you and your partner programmed to see love.

BlakeMFingCarrington · Answer

every relationship is different. My current relationsgip is 1 year 6 months, and we are still f'n like bunnys, and in puppy love. My last relationship before this, the honeymoon was over in one month but the relationship lasted 9 years (and sucked the last 8)

Tessi · Answer

There's really no set amount of time for anything, everyone is different and personally I try to make the honeymoon phase last as long as possible or bring it back after its gone cause its a beautiful feeling to have! Enjoy it!

Carley99 · Answer

Six months which is why a lot of relationships these days don't go pass that, but not because you only had one fight and can't keep your hands off each other means that your still in the phase.

young_blud · Answer

Never been married but I imagine two years at the most. Then after that it's more of a familial love, but even then, that love should not fade out. Keep things exciting between you two.

Muhfucah · Answer

Mine lasted about 3 months and we're going on three years. I sure do miss that feeling.

Anonymous · Answer

Give it awhile, u will lose that smile. haha Good going though.

Penelope_ · Answer

I think about a year and a half to 2 years but it depends on the couple I suppose, some couples are just meant to be

hahahmm · Answer

My longest was 2-3 years. Reality eventually foks you up.

devilish-cutie · Answer

usually 3 years of infatuation then it becomes more stabile

Hidden_P · Answer

Max 2 years (depending on frequency of speaking and seeing each other).

MajorEasy · Answer

For me... Usually 6-12 months... One of my exes... For her, it was one week...😖

Holyguga · Answer

I think honeymoon phase is a term people who are dissatisfied with their relationship use. So essentially, it lasts until you are unsatisfied.

BigRob420 · Answer

Depends on how long the two of you want it to. You can always choose to be that way but with time people usually get frustrated and hateful.

motownplayer2000 · Answer

Depends. Just when you start hitting that rough patch, then you know it's over. When you have to make a conscious decision to love the person your with, that phase is over.

Rick912 · Answer

Honeymoon can be a lust phase. That last for a max of one year, If you think it lasts longer than that, you have a great relationship and it is called love.

Trapistan · Answer

Don't worry about it. It lasts until you start something from nothing to ruin it or when an event happens that changes the way he looks at you or the way you look at him.

ravedave · Answer

¯\_(ツ)_/¯ I'm three years into the relationship and we're still in that phase lmao

deric_97 · Answer

Depends on the compatibility of the couple. The higher, the longer would be my guess.

MaiaMjMaia · Answer

It can last however long you guys make it. Keep the spark! Share your feelings! Communication is key.. i have 3years behind me ❤

azzntittiz · Answer

Long enough until you realize he's a asshole that doesn't care about you.

imaginedragons · Answer

The more concern is attention... u r seeking an attention.. which u need the most and their is nothing wrong in it

owens97 · Answer

3 months usually can be shorter never longer longer though if it seems like its longer u dont spend enough time together

Nik1hil · Answer

as long as you stay in shape, and maintain your looks..

Chupes · Answer

Depending on how compatible the couple is it can go from 6 months to two years, maybe even 5 but that is really weird.
The end of honeymoon phase doesn't necessarily mean you will start arguing and bickering for everything.

YangBH · Answer

good to hear. keep it going. Honeymoon phase should never end 😘

Marstheman · Answer

Well it's different for each relationship. And usually it depends on the emotional vailablility of the two in the relationship. I've had honeymoon phases last a couple weeks, then I've also had others last a year or more

madgoat · Answer

Live together full time. If it holds up, you've got it cracked.

samsson773 · Answer

That's awesome! I say enjoy and do whatever you can to keep it like that, if it ain't broke don't fix it.

BillyB4 · Answer

I’ve read that it usually lasts between six months and two years, so you’ve probably got up to a year of all that lovey-dovey stuff left

Anonymous · Answer

Girls nowadays believe the honeymoon phase must never end. If it ends they feel the guy isn't trying anymore.

RedThread · Answer

It has only lasted like 4-5 months in my happiest relationship.

angelcat321 · Answer

Usually more than one week, a month, it depends on the couple. hope that helps 😊

Kronky · Answer

Should be forever. But don't be all weird about it.

adamjanovic · Answer

Depends on the couple, it can be a few weeks, a few months, or even a year.

ism43 · Answer

If the relationship is a mixture of love, trust, caring and understanding, I don't think the relationship has phase for anything, everything would be forever.

torwulf · Answer

Anything from a month to a couple years. Depends on the couple.

iamshan · Answer

For a lifetime, you just gotta love her like a vampire xD

CuriousMufuxka · Answer

Either you're lying or you got it really good ;) 5 months is a manageable timetable.

Clarke498 · Answer

Lucky guy. The dream is for it to never last, but that's probably impossible.

russianjesus · Answer

3 months exactly for both of you to fall out of it if your living together

jaysoncupp23 · Answer

Depends on how good the sexual connection is fireworks honeymoon continues fizzes out honeymoon is over.

handymanausGM · Answer

5 year mark is the make or break usually. Having been married 3 times this proofed true having had 7 stepfather's I learned it earlier than most.

rsALEX · Answer

Mine ended abruptly with an onset of around one week and a break up, year and a half in. Good luck

HalloPeoplz · Answer

Isn't a honeymoon like 2 weeks? Cuz like, I won't be able to afford more than 2 weeks in Italy.

Eleventy · Answer

As long as the delusion that that person is special lasts.

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