How to fix it: According to Morley, you can always work on rebuilding that connection by doing things like trying new activities together or reconnecting intimately - but you should watch out if you don't actually want to put in the effort. It only becomes a problem if it goes on for years.
(Exceptions include people who identify as asexual or aromantic or people with relationship OCD, which can make the honeymoon period more complicated).įor everyone else, it's normal to go through phases of being less into each other, Morley said. Morley said that if you never really went through a phase of deep attraction and physical intimacy, that may be a sign that you're settling for someone you're just not that into. Sign 2: You consistently wish you were more intimate together If you're still stuck, "It's always worthwhile to look back and see what has been important for you in your best relationships," Morley said, noting the same rule applies to relationships that didn't work out. She said our standards "are built on personal history, maybe observing parents, friends, maybe through our own experiences of what didn't work for us." DiDonato said it's important to know what your expectations are and where they come from so you can see where your current relationship falls. How to fix it: Time to do some personal reflection. Isabelle Morley, a licensed clinical psychologist who specializes in couples therapy, also said that "being driven by time pressure," such as wanting kids or marriage by a certain age, can make you prioritize hitting that milestone over the partner you're with. You might have even had a nagging feeling at the back of your mind wondering, " What if I just never find someone better?" Sign 1: The fear of being alone overrides everything elseĪccording to DiDonato, one of the most common reasons people settle is a fear of being alone. Account icon An icon in the shape of a person's head and shoulders.
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