There is No Honeymoon Phase With Me
We’re Jumping Straight into the Nitty Gritty
The honeymoon phase, which can last from 2 months — 2 years, is often glorified as the sweetest, most exciting part of a relationship — a time when everything is new, fresh, and “perfect”. But let’s be honest, it’s also a time when people willingly blind themselves to red flags, pretend to be someone they’re not, and delay the inevitable reality check that should’ve happened long before. The truth is, I’m not interested in living in a fantasy at any point in a romantic relationship. I don’t have time for the honeymoon phase, and here’s why.
The Honeymoon Phase: A Trap of Illusions
When you first start dating someone, there’s this unspoken agreement to be on your best behavior. You smile through minor annoyances, go along with things you wouldn’t usually tolerate, and engage in activities that don’t fit into your real life. All of this is done in the name of, “keeping the peace” and prolonging the so-called honeymoon phase. But what’s really happening is that you’re delaying the moment when you see the relationship for what it truly is, and that’s a dangerous game, to me. Hard pass!
The longer you stay in the honeymoon phase, the longer it takes to eliminate the red flags, and by the time you do, you’re…
