

{"id":58065,"date":"2020-02-27T11:51:22","date_gmt":"2020-02-27T11:51:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/relationship\/how-long-does-the-honeymoon-phase-last\/"},"modified":"2022-12-07T21:13:05","modified_gmt":"2022-12-07T21:13:05","slug":"how-long-does-the-honeymoon-phase-last","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/relationship\/how-long-does-the-honeymoon-phase-last\/","title":{"rendered":"How Long Does The Honeymoon Phase Last After Marriage"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-16021 size-full\" title=\"How Long Does the Honeymoon Phase Last in a Relationship\" src=\"https:\/\/image.marriage.com\/advice\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/How-Long-Does-the-Honeymoon-Phase-Last-in-a-Relationship-1605790019.jpg\" alt=\"How Long Does the Honeymoon Phase Last in a Relationship\" width=\"804\" height=\"350\"><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At the<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/relationship\/relationship-advice-for-couples-who-are-just-starting\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">start of a relationship<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or marriage, it can feel like you&rsquo;re walking on sunshine.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Everything about your relationship, your partner, and the potential for your future together is new and exciting &mdash; you feel whisked away by romance and passion.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This magical first <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/relationship\/how-to-survive-the-different-stages-of-a-relationship\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">stage of a relationship<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or marriage is the honeymoon phase. But when does the honeymoon phase end?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>The honeymoon period can feel like the most amazing part of a relationship<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, but it will, unfortunately, come to an end.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And while the end of this romantic phase can seem like a bad thing, it can actually give your <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/relationship\/why-should-you-give-a-second-chance\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">relationship a chance<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to change for the better.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Overcoming the end of the honeymoon romance can cause your relationship to become even stronger.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whether you&rsquo;re enjoying the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/relationship\/starting-a-new-relationship\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">start of a new relationship<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or you&rsquo;ve just<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/bellebridal.co.uk\/how-to-store-your-wedding-dress-after-the-big-day\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">packed away your wedding dress<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, here&rsquo;s what you need to know about what is the honeymoon phase and how long does the honeymoon phase lasts.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Also watch this video on when the honeymoon phase ends:<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/8V6f3fJE3VE\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How-long-does-the-honeymoon-phase-last\"><\/span><b>How long does the honeymoon phase last?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There&rsquo;s no one answer to how long a honeymoon romance lasts because every couple is different.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most <\/span><b>couples enjoy the thrill of the honeymoon phase in marriage for anywhere from six months to two years.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So you could have up to two years of fresh and exciting romance where you and your partner continue to discover more about each other and share your first experiences.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The honeymoon phase ends or rather fizzles out when your relationship no longer feels as new or exciting.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You might feel like you&rsquo;ve learned everything there is to<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/quizzes\/couples-quiz-how-well-do-you-know-your-partner\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">know about your partner<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">; you might not feel as excited to spend time with them.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You may even be a little bored with spending so much time with them. This isn&rsquo;t to say you don&rsquo;t love your partner anymore.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The end of the honeymoon phase is just something every couple has to overcome &mdash; nothing can feel new and thrilling forever.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How-to-make-the-honeymoon-phase-last-longer\"><\/span><b>How to make the honeymoon phase last longer?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-15981 size-full\" title=\"How to make the honeymoon phase last longer\" src=\"https:\/\/image.marriage.com\/advice\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/How-to-make-the-honeymoon-phase-last-longer-1605790019.jpg\" alt=\"How to make the honeymoon phase last longer\" width=\"804\" height=\"350\"><\/p>\n<p><b>Different factors can affect how long the honeymoon romance lasts<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for you and your partner.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And this means there are certain things you can both do to make the novelty of your relationship last a little longer.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can&rsquo;t make it last forever, but following some of these steps could keep the flame burning for an extra few months and keep the honeymoon phase of a relationship going:<\/span><\/p>\n<pre><b><i>Related Read:<\/i><\/b> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/relationship\/honeymoon-phase\/\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5 Tips to Keep the Flame of Passion Burning Post Honeymoon Phase<\/span><\/i><\/a><\/pre>\n<h3><b>1. Remember you still need your space<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">During your honeymoon phase, you might feel like you want to spend every waking moment with your partner. But the reality is, the more time you spend together, the sooner the thrill of the new romance is likely to wear off.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That doesn&rsquo;t mean you should keep your partner at arm&rsquo;s length &mdash; it just means<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.smh.com.au\/lifestyle\/forget-sex-the-secret-to-a-longlasting-relationship-is-space-20121105-28tle.html\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"> <b>a little space can be a good thing<\/b><\/a><b>.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">See friends as well as each other, and schedule in some alone time too. Remember the old saying that absence makes the heart grow fonder &mdash; spending time away from your partner can intensify the romance and keep the flame of passion burning for longer.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">By seeing friends and family, gaining an outside perspective on your romance, as well as taking time to be alone and reflect on your new relationship, you&rsquo;ll come to<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/love\/8-ways-to-show-appreciation-to-the-love-of-your-life\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">appreciate your partner<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> even more.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>2. Try something new with your partner<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-15982 size-full\" title=\"Try something new with your partner\" src=\"https:\/\/image.marriage.com\/advice\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Try-something-new-with-your-partner.-1605790019.jpg\" alt=\"Try something new with your partner.\" width=\"804\" height=\"350\"><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/journals.sagepub.com\/doi\/pdf\/10.1177\/026540759301000205\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"><b>Enjoying new experiences<\/b><\/a><b> with your partner can keep the relationship exciting<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and give you a chance to learn more about each other. It doesn&rsquo;t matter what you do, as long as it&rsquo;s something you can enjoy together.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You could go for dinner at a new restaurant and get dressed up, or<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/romance\/how-to-add-romance-to-a-relationship\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">plan a romantic experience<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or trip away. Or you try an adventurous date, like a self-defense class or a visit to a rock-climbing wall.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>3. Set the scene at home<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whether you and your partner live together already or you have dates around each other&rsquo;s houses, spending some time creating a romantic atmosphere can<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/romance\/keep-the-romance-alive\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">keep the romance alive<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you&rsquo;re both busy with work or enjoying each other&rsquo;s company, it can be easy to forget about setting the scene at home.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Keep your home clean and tidy<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, so when you spend time together, you can relax together without worrying about anything.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And consider doing things in and around your home to make your partner happy &mdash; cook them their favorite meal, decorate with their favorite colors, or <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/relationship\/surprise-your-special-someone\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">surprise your partner<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> with a fresh bunch of flowers.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When-the-honeymoon-phase-ends\"><\/span><b>When the honeymoon phase ends<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Eventually, the honeymoon phase will come to an end, but don&rsquo;t fret. The end of this phase isn&rsquo;t a bad thing. What happens next can be just as exciting &mdash; the make-or-break stage.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You might realize you and your partner aren&rsquo;t compatible in the real world, or you could overcome the end of the honeymoon phase and be stronger than ever.<\/span><\/p>\n<pre><b><i>Related Read<\/i><\/b><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: <\/span><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/love\/recapture-the-honeymoon-phase\/\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">15 Ways to Recapture the Honeymoon Phase in the Relationship<\/span><\/i><\/a><\/pre>\n<p><b>After the honeymoon stage in a relationship, you&rsquo;ll start to realize your partner&rsquo;s habits and flaws<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. It can feel like the rose-tinted glasses have come off. But if you still feel as strongly for your partner despite their flaws, you may have found <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/relationship\/keys-of-long-lasting-love\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">lasting love<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With the initial novelty of the relationship gone, it can start to feel more real. You&rsquo;ll begin to feel more comfortable with each other, you might become more open, and you might even have a few arguments, but that&rsquo;s all part of being in a real and solid relationship.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And what no one tells you about the honeymoon phase is it can come and go. You probably won&rsquo;t experience the same intense romance as you did during your initial honeymoon period, but you might go through stages where you and your partner <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/love\/fall-in-love\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">fall in love<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> with each other all over again.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And each time, you might just fall a little harder. So instead of worrying about the end of the honeymoon phase, look forward to what&rsquo;s to come.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can-the-honeymoon-phase-last-three-years\"><\/span><b>Can the honeymoon phase last three years?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So, is the honeymoon phase real? There is a lot of talk about whether or not the honeymoon phase can last forever. Some say it does, and some say that it doesn&rsquo;t. So, what is the truth?&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The honeymoon phase is a period of time when someone is <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/relationship\/10-important-marriage-tips-for-newlyweds\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">newly married<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or in a new relationship. It is a time when everything seems perfect, and people are happy with each other. Unfortunately, it does not last forever.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sooner or later, the relationship will begin to become less rosy, and there will be arguments between the couple.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For some people, this happens quickly, and their relationship ends soon after the honeymoon phase. For others, it lasts for many years, and they end up being happily married for years afterward. There are some couples who just can&rsquo;t seem to shake it off, even years later.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So what does all this mean? How can you tell whether the honeymoon phase will last or just fizzle out in a few months? Unfortunately, there is no hard and fast rule about how long a honeymoon phase will last. It all depends on the compatibility of the couple and how much work they put in to keep the romance alive. You can also count on <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/marriage-courses\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">marital therapy<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to work on your relationship building.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Takeaway\"><\/span><b>Takeaway<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some people say that the honeymoon phase lasts only for a few months or even a few weeks. However, others believe that it can last for several years or more. There is no set time limit for the honeymoon phase.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This means that some couples will end up <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/relationship\/things-to-consider-before-breaking-up\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">breaking up<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> after a few months, and others will be together for the rest of their lives.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The only way you will know if the honeymoon phase will last is by spending time with your partner and observing how they behave around you. If you are noticing a lack of romantic gestures and signs of affection, it is probably a sign that your <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/relationship\/tips-on-how-to-end-a-dead-end-relationship\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">relationship is coming to an end<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On the other hand, if you notice that your partner is making an effort to show you how much they love you, there is a good chance that it will last for a very long time.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So, there you have it &ndash; the truth about how long the honeymoon phase will last!<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false,"raw":""},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>At the start of a relationship or marriage, it can feel like you&rsquo;re walking on sunshine. Everything about your relationship, your partner, and the potential for your future together is new and exciting &mdash; you feel whisked away by romance and passion. This magical first stage of a relationship or marriage is the honeymoon phase. But when does the honeymoon phase end? The honeymoon period can feel like the most amazing part of a relationship, but it will, unfortunately, come to an end. And while the end of this romantic phase can seem like a bad thing, it can actually <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":806,"featured_media":58066,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[21],"tags":[2625],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/58065"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/806"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=58065"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/58065\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":81609,"href":"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/58065\/revisions\/81609"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/58066"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=58065"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=58065"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=58065"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}