The 7 Stages of a Romantic Relationship
The 7 Stages of a Romantic Relationship
Michelle L. Casto, M.Ed. There are seven stages in a romantic
relationship: avoidance, meeting, dating, breaking up,
establishing exclusivity, commitment, and keeping the love you
find. Each of these stages vary in length and intensity. At each
stage, there are thoughts and feelings telling you what to do
and when to do it. You need to learn to listen to your intuition
in each stage, so that you can make smart decisions. It is
important to note that the breaking up stage can happen at any
time within the other stages; i.e., at any time you or the other
person decides to exit the relationship for whatever reason. In
all seven stages, you always have these choices:
1. Continue moving forward 2. Stagnate 3. Slow down or go
backwards 4. Exit
By taking notice of the signals from your head and heart, you
will be better able to interpret what your intuition is telling
you. At each stage, consider,