Stages of a relationship, explained by therapist
1 year, 8 months ago

Stages of a relationship, explained by therapist

Hindustan Times  

A relationship goes through a lot of stages in order transcend through the initial feelings to understanding each other and eventually finding the beauty in the imperfections to settle down with. A healthy relationship takes a lot of effort from both ends to make things work out and create a safe and happy space for two people to grow individually and also together. Stages of a relationship, explained by therapist Therapist Elizabeth Earnshaw addressed this and wrote, “Our relationships move through different stages as we get to know each other. Sometimes, they flow in and out of certain stages, and sometimes we can get really stuck in other stages.⁠⁠” She further explained the four stages of a relationship: Infatuation: In the initial phase of a relationship, the brain pumps out love hormones such as dopamine and oxytocin, which gives us the feeling of joy, happiness, safety and warmth.

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