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What is a honeymoon exactly?<\/span><\/p>\n Well, the concept of a honeymoon dates back hundreds of years ago, but the tradition still remains the same worldwide.<\/span><\/p>\n A couple just tied the knot, bid farewell to family and friends, got into their car\/carriage with the “<\/b>just married” <\/i><\/b>sign on the bumper and cans dragging along; they are riding\/driving off into the sunset!<\/b><\/p>\n Where are they going?<\/span><\/p>\n The Merriam-Webster Dictionary describes a honeymoon as a period of harmony immediately following marriage. So, why honeymoon, and not another word?<\/span><\/p>\n Keep reading to know more about it!<\/span><\/p>\n It is the period a couple spends time together alone, away from family and friends<\/span>. <\/span><\/i>For some, it could be immediately after the<\/span> wedding ceremony<\/span><\/a>; for others, it may be a few days or weeks after their wedding ceremony.<\/span><\/p>\n The first month of marriage is usually one of the sweetest months for most couples. It is a <\/span>honeymoon <\/span><\/i>because<\/span>, <\/span><\/i>during this period, spouses have fun and enjoy their company tremendously!<\/span><\/p>\n So, what is the origin of honeymoon? Honeymoon originates from old English and is a combination of two words, “Honey” and “Moone.” Honey represents sweetness like the food, and <\/span>Moone <\/span><\/i>refers to the period of one month. Couples used to celebrate the first month of marriage drinking <\/span>Mead (a sweet drink) <\/span><\/i>gifted to them. <\/span><\/p>\n In the earlier centuries, the moon cycle determined a month! Honeymoon historically refers to the first month of marriage, which is expected to be the sweetest.<\/span><\/p>\n Each partner is excited to start their new life with their significant other. Typically, honeymoon couples find it hard to be apart from each other for long during this period.<\/span><\/p>\n At this stage, you find yourself smiling at their texts, eager to see them again even if they just left, extremely happy around them, etc. Everything seems easy and perfect as if, nothing could ever go wrong.<\/span><\/p>\n The answer to what a honeymoon is depends on you and the effort you’re willing to put in to ensure it’s a time of happiness.<\/span><\/p>\n The honeymoon stage is the beginning of a relationship where there are no problems. It is the first stage in romantic relationships and marriages.<\/span><\/p>\n It is that period when couples are ecstatic in their relationship.<\/span> Research<\/span><\/a> shows that, during the honeymoon stage, love hormones spike up.<\/span><\/p>\n These hormones are dopamine<\/span>.<\/span><\/i> They are produced when you fall in love<\/span><\/a>, when you kiss, hug, cuddle, or engage in any form of physical touch. It spawns the Norepinephrine causing the fabled butterflies in the stomach.<\/span><\/p>\n As time goes by with your new partner, physical affection reduces, and this causes the love hormones to slow down in production.<\/span><\/p>\n Want to know how to make the honeymoon stage last?<\/span><\/p>\n<\/span>Why is it called a Honeymoon?<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n
RELATED READING : <\/span>10 Tips for a Happy Honeymoon<\/a><\/span><\/div><\/div>\n<\/span>Why is a honeymoon so special?<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n