New Relationship Advice – Passing the Honeymoon Stage

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New Relation AdviceBig Yay!  You’ve made it through the first chapter in your new relationship: the Honeymoon Stage. The stage when everything is so new, fresh, exciting, and magical.

You’ve likely either hidden your smelly socks from each other or you’ve overlooked them, favoring instead the butterflies and the feelings of elation and ecstasy that accompany a new love affair.

Here are some tips for not only surviving, but thriving in the coming 3-6 months as your relationship settles down and solidifies.

Julie Ferman, Professional Matchmaker
Written by Julie Ferman

Professional Matchmaker & Dating Coach for three decades with 1,400+ Success Story Couples and four iDate Best Matchmaker Awards. Featured on Dr. Phil, GMA, The Today Show, WSJ, NYT, and LA Times. Host of the Cupid’s Coach Podcast — ranked top 5% globally.

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