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.
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Originally posted by TxAPhi
The length of both of their relationships is an accomplishment when you consider that the worldwide average life of a committed, monogamous relationship -- married or not -- is four years.
"Honeymoon monogamy" is when two people are newly in love and are basically so obsessed with each other that there is little time or energy left over to pursue sex or romance with other people. Statistically this period lasts an average of four years.
Four years is enough time to "meet, mate, procreate and separate" according to Mark Tays (who is a licensed professional counselor in Austin)
I see most people in Hollywood as "serial monogamists" --- but is that really any different than the population at large?
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