now is my chance...

...she's my lady

good luck, buddy. and congratulations on having the only decent reply.

Good observation . . ..

Does that period really last four years though? I wonder what the phases or steps there would be . . .

1. Infatuation

2. Affectionate comfort

3. Comfort

4. Vage dissatisfaction

5. Something better comes along . . . .

I never seem to get past step 1 into step 2. I detest relationships based on comfort. They won't hold my attention.

So once the infatuation fades . . . thats it. I am waiting for one where that stage doesn't end. That would be true love I suppose.