Long-term relationship expectations?

[Jesibel]

Does that new relationship feeling between couples where they're always wanting to be around each other, there's so much love thoughtfulness affection attentiveness always slowly die off or can in continue through the relationship for the long run? And if it does die off does it mean that the couple just aren't made for each other?

[caring__1]

The most amazing relationship will fizzle out if partners don't continuously work on keeping the relationship new and alive. People generally feel it will just happen if they're meant to be together. No!!! Healthy relationships require ongoing effort to keep things special. It's not hard work, but it does require effort. It's not your partner's responsibility but the responsibility of both individuals. If you don't fuel the fire, it will burn out. Always focus on what you're bringing to the relationship rather than what you feel entitled to receive from the relationship. The more you add what your partner sees as special, the more your partner will be motivated to do things you see as special. Never seek more than you're already bringing to the relationship. You're no more entitled than anyone else.

[nspencer]

THIS🔥🔥

[sawno]

The infatuation dies off, or in my case comes and goes pretty rapidly. But the deeper love and care for the person remains if it is right. That is the part you should aim for, not the butterfly's or acting out on your best for each other. But being you true self (obviously in the best way but not forced) and loving that about each other. If you genuinely enjoy your partner and love them for who they are and they do it back its meant to be. If you love how they make you feel at first but its based on giving them to much credit since it feels nice it won't last.

[LazerBean]

It can definitely die off, but only because people get lazy with their relationships and start taking them for granted. Relationship health is something that needs to be continuously pampered and catered to. If you do that then everything stays great or can even become greater.

[Bethany22]

Doesn't mean they are not made for each other, they just need to find other ways to keep the spark going.

[Coyote12]

I think eventually the spark die. But the maturity will keep the relationship going. When I say spark I don't mean love because through my eyes those are 2 different things. You can still love someone for who they are but not have much excitement (age, work schedules, hobbies, etc.).

[Anonymous]

It’s possible for it to continue for the long run. Me and my partner have been together 18 months and we live together, we love being around each other and can’t keep our hands off of each other.

[BJP21]

What you do goes beyond the scope of remembering birthdays, or even anniversaries. Treat everyday as special. Always, always always make time for each other. Even its a simple as a cuddle.