The first year of the relationship is the hardest stage, and even when youre living together, you still discover new things about each other every day. How to Survive: The key to getting past the discovery stage is also discovery. The discovery of your partners imperfections and your imperfections as well.

Why do couples break up after marriage?

So, as normal stresses of a life together pile up and crowd out time for romance and intimacy, couples may put less effort into their relationship. Or, they may let the grievances they hold against one another tear them apart. Some couples divorce or separate because of severe disconnection rather than severe conflict.