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How Love Fades: 4 Stages
01.10.2024 18:12
A husband and wife cannot fall out of love with each other at once.
The process of love fading is very long and, of course, unpleasant.
It consists of four stages. The most interesting thing is that in some of them it is possible to save the relationship and fall in love with your partner again.
Unfortunately, not all people take advantage of this opportunity.
So how exactly does love fade away?
First disappointment in a partner
The fading of love begins when the other half no longer seems ideal to the person.
The shortcomings and bad character traits of the companion begin to become much more noticeable.
A person who is disappointed in his partner for the first time hopes that the problem will go away “by itself.”
But don't count on this outcome. It's better to have an honest conversation with your other half using "I-statements".
In other words, instead of saying, "You don't pay enough attention to me," try saying, "I feel sad when you leave me alone on weekends."
Resentment
If no action is taken at the first stage, disappointment will develop into resentment.
At this stage, partners often quarrel. However, love still remains, so the relationship can be saved.
First, you need to understand that resentment is an unproductive feeling. Second, you need to, again, have a sincere talk with your partner, avoiding direct claims and insults.
Avoidance
Anyone who is completely disappointed in their other half will sooner or later come to the conclusion that their partner is incorrigible.
In such a situation, the desire to spend free time with a once loved one will disappear.
Some will deliberately stay late at work, some will regularly go to meet up with friends, and some will start cheating.
It is almost impossible to save the relationship at this stage. On the contrary, the probability of separation becomes almost 100%.
"Calm"
If the previous stage for some reason did not end with the termination of the relationship, then a period of “calm” begins.
This word is not in quotation marks for nothing. The thing is that calmness is imaginary. After all, we are talking about suppressing emotions.
Yes, there are no shouts, quarrels or mutual accusations. But there is no love either.
