Stage 2: Doubt and Denial The second stage of a relationship is Doubt and Denial, in which we finally start to actually notice the differences between us and our partners. We wake up from the trance of infatuation with a thump, finding that the same qualities that once seemed so perfect have begun to annoy us.

What are the steps in a relationship?

The 4 Stages of Dating RelationshipsStage 1: Initial Meeting/Attraction.Stage 2: Curiosity, Interest, and Infatuation.Stage 3: “Enlightenment” and Becoming a Couple.Stage 4: Commitment or Engagement.