According To Experts, Here Are The Five Stages Of Love & Why So Many Relationships Fail At Stage 3
Stage Two: Reaching Couple Status
This is when you both have comfortably defined the relationship and made the decision to grow together.
“During this phase, we experience less of the falling head-over-heels “in love” feelings. We feel more bonded with our partner. We feel warm and cuddly. The sex may not be as wild, but it’s deeply satisfying. We feel safe, cared for, cherished, and appreciated. We feel close and protected. We often think this is the ultimate level of love and we expect it to go on forever,” Diamond told YourTango.