OWoman Posted March 19, 2009 Posted March 19, 2009 Just as a matter of interest, I'd like to know from people who've been M for a while - how long, in your experience, does the "honeymoon period" last? And, does it make a difference how long you were together before marrying?
NoIDidn't Posted March 20, 2009 Posted March 20, 2009 Wow, tons of views but no takers. I'll bite. It depends. On the couple. On the courtship. On the ages of the people involved. So, yeah. It depends. For a first marriage, its rumored to be about 2 years. I didn't have that period, so I can't speak from experience.
Lizzie60 Posted March 20, 2009 Posted March 20, 2009 Just as a matter of interest, I'd like to know from people who've been M for a while - how long, in your experience, does the "honeymoon period" last? And, does it make a difference how long you were together before marrying? Do 'common-law' counts? With my first ex.. the honeymoon lasted about 6 years... we were together 18 years.. before that.. was the OW for 11 years... so.. together for a total of 29 years.. 6 years in the 'honeymoon' period.
signedin2008 Posted March 20, 2009 Posted March 20, 2009 If it's affairiage (affair that end up in marriage), guilt will eventually take over and the affairiage will not last no matter what the honeymoon stage is like.
angie2443 Posted March 20, 2009 Posted March 20, 2009 Although the typical honeymoon period is 2 years, you can have honeymoon moments throughout your marriage if you nurture your relationship. Just don't take your relationship and partner for granted. I think this is a huge reason why many relationships start to become cold after an x amount of years.
AnthonyF Posted March 20, 2009 Posted March 20, 2009 Geez surprised no one has stated it never ends..... Everyone is different. You have to do your best to keep the fires burning, however money, family, health, work..... take over your life.... There is no norm or rule of thumb. M Many men will say it ends after the honeymoon and when the spouse is over her "fairy-tale" wedding.....
Woggle Posted March 20, 2009 Posted March 20, 2009 I don't really believe in a honeymoon period. Either the relationship is good or it is not. I would actually be weary of any woman who bases her judgement on some chemical high.
Author OWoman Posted March 21, 2009 Author Posted March 21, 2009 I've been spending a good bit of time with my new in-laws of late. They've been M for almost 50 years - and are still every bit as "honeymoony" as me and my H are after a mere couple of months of M. They ascribe it to "leading a dull life" which makes each other the most exciting thing in their day. It's just how they are together. I can't help wanting to be like that too, always.
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