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Geena, 33, from Los Angeles, is a relationship expert. She published a video on TikTok in which she explained what phases we go through in each relationship and why the relationship changes dramatically after a year. She divided the 12 months of dating into four periods: the time of idealizing a partner, the time of noticing imperfections, the time of negotiation and the time of commitment.
Time to idealize a partner (lasts until the third month)
From the beginning of our relationship to the third month, we try to show our best side. In turn, our other half has blinders on and does not notice our imperfections yet. It is a period full of passion, passion and insufficiency. During this time, lovers have the impression that they have met the ideal, the second half of their dreams. Unfortunately, this is not always the case.
Time to notice imperfections (3 to 6 months)
People then show their true face. Sometimes they do not say hello in the morning, they do not want to go out on dates, they spend less time with the other half, and the other half begins to notice the partner’s flaws. Often there is a breakup, because we want “butterflies in the stomach” again.
Negotiation time (lasts six to ninth month)
You talk about your flaws and negotiate what you want to work on in the relationship. You say what you cannot accept. During this time, partners also work on maintaining a balance between the relationship and their own lives.
If you decide that you want to continue being with this person, you will start negotiating: time, money, space and the rules of the game
– stressed the expert.
Commitment time (lasts from the ninth to the twelfth month)
At this stage, partners have already done a lot, worked through some difficult topics and can decide if they want to go a step further. They should feel comfortable and safe with each other.
At this stage, people start to wonder whether to move in together or get married. If they don’t see a future together, the relationship is unlikely to last
Geena says.
Source: Gazeta
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