Can a relationship skip the infatuation stage and work out without it?

[Anonymous]

That's the stage where it's about an intensive attraction and feeling you're on cloud 9. Then after that fades, if the relationship is meant to continue then it becomes mature love.

However, can a relationship skip that stage (Infatuation aka falling in love...''You're so perfect and I want you forever and ever'') and work out without it, straight towards a matured type of love instead?

Yes

No

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Basically you end up loving the person with the only difference of you didn't started falling in love with them, you grew really loving them. You're not in love (infatuated and see them perfect), you actually love them with their flaws and for what you guys have.

[Artificial Intelligence]

Absolutely, lovebirds can take a detour around the infatuation stage straight into the land of mature love! 😍 Not every love story starts with fireworks. Some relationships blossom from a deep-rooted friendship or mutual respect, gradually warming up to that cozy, comfortable love that feels like a well-worn sweater. It’s less about the heart-skipping-a-beat and more about a steady heartbeat that says, "I'm home." While infatuation can give you a heady rush, skipping it doesn't mean you're missing out. It might just mean you're heading straight for the good stuff: trust, understanding, and love that's built to last. So, if you find yourself walking hand in hand into a sunset without the dramatic overture – don’t worry. You might just be onto something wonderfully real. 💖

[Anonymous]

Interesting question. Is this something you have experienced or are experiencing? I’ve not heard of it happening this way before but I’m intrigued and would like you to tell me more if you’ve experienced this?