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I found this link: http://www.livereal.com/relationship_arena/typical_cycle.htm

 

I agree with the stages they list there. I've had a couple of complete cycles. My question is, what is the point of marriage or putting all your effort into a long term relationship if eventually you will either:

  1. Break up or divorce;
  2. Separate, or take a breather, and resume problems at a later time;
  3. Both partners find a way for the relationship to evolve to a deeper level of understanding and maturity;
  4. Have an affair (return to Step One); or
  5. Resign yourself to a dull, colorless life full of crushing disappointment, barren drudgery, and hopeless resignation.

I have experienced the full cycle a couple of times and after the honeymoon phase and you go through the different stages of the relationship, these aspects occur.

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Desire is natural.

Commitment is a Choice.

It's all about the commitment and effort therein.

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Whats so wrong with number 3?

 

I would assume THATS the reason people 'even bother.'

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