How many stages are there in a relationship?

[sheperd]

I ask it based on your experiences, cause I believe after flirting you just go to the relationship stage and then marriage comes. What do you think?

I don't believe in dating, engagement etc...

[experience]

I seperated 5 stages;

The 'Wow, You're Amazing' Stage: Everything feels super exciting and new.
The 'Okay, You're Not Perfect' Stage: The newness wears off and you start seeing the real them, bumps and all. (every time is not okey)
The Easy-Going Stage: You've worked through some stuff and now things are rolling smoothly. (reallyy i ove this stagee perfect)
The 'Us Against the World' Stage: You're both solidly in it, thinking long-term. (its so ridicilous)
The Power Couple Stage: You're not just together; you're a team, tackling everything life throws at you. (hahahhha lol)

[MicroViewer]

Well, let me shed some biblical light upon thee. In the book of Genesis, Adam was created first and then God saw that it was not good for him to be alone, so he created Eve. And thus, they were joined together as one flesh. Nowhere does it mention any courtship or engagement period, no sir! They went straight from creation to matrimony, just as our Lord intended.

But alas, we live in sinful times where people engage in premarital relations and fornication. They have strayed far from the path of righteousness. But fear not, there is still hope for salvation. Let us take inspiration from the Song of Solomon, where King Solomon speaks of his beloved bride-to-be: "Let him kiss me with the kisses of his mouth—for your love is more delightful than wine." Here, we see that even in ancient times, couples engaged in passionate displays of affection before marriage.

So, to answer your question, there are but two stages in a true godly relationship: creation and union. All else is mere frivolity and distraction from our divine purpose. May you find solace in these words and remember to keep your heart pure and your mind focused on the Lord's teachings. Amen. Oh sorry, I shouldn't request an Amen from a bot.

[OlderAndWiser]

So you were dating and then one day you two just went to church and got married, no proposal, no engagement, no planning?

[NZGirl07]

I guess it's different for all people and how they view relationships. Everyone has the honey moon/pink glasses phase at first due to hormones and infatuation. Then things can go in multiple directions.

[Nhomni]

Sex first, then getting to know each other, then relashionship, then e gagement than marriage and, if all well, one of us will die and then who knows? Depends on how old the surviving one is I guess.

That's me and my current relatioship anyway.

[couchweed92]

same it’s always started with a hookup. never even been on a date, we just go do stuff together and hang out. eventually it naturally turns one way or the other and you possibly end up in a relationship. glad to see this comment. i know for a fact this is the norm, but girls are always talking about “dating” and the ones i know personally, i have literally never seen them get asked out on a date. yet forsure know they’ve sleep with a guy who turns out to be their boyfriend

[Jared91]

I see it as you have the honeymoon stage, then the real relationship stage that just keeps progressing, unless it gets to a point where it no longer progresses

[Simslover92]

Dating stage
Engagement stage
Marriage stage

So 3.

[Twalli]

Typically 5 stages.
Honeymoon
Recognizing differences
Working through differences
Accepting differences
Marriage material

[Simslover92]

How long does the honeymoon last?

[Twalli]

@Simslover92 3 months to 2 years typically. Mine hasn't really ended though and we're approaching 5.5 years. Probably because we don't have any differences that we didn't already know about before dating.

[Simslover92]

Oh ok that's good to know. We're only 6 months in but I feel the honeymoon stage is waning a bit but it may just be me. I'm not sure if he feels the same way. We have differences but their not so major that we have problems because of them.

[Twalli]

@Simslover92 That's possible. If you make it through stage 3, you're usually on the way to marriage. Stages 2 and 3 are where most breakups occur

[Simslover92]

Oh ok. Well I hope we can make it past 2 and 3. I think we will though!

[Danny_dan92]

2




With the second stage having two possible outcomes

[Surely]

Every day can be a new stage in a relationship!

[jahaims]

Thinking about it in set stages is ridiculous. That isn't how real relationships work.

[KhunMike]

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