The six month time frame can be a blessing for one relationship and a cured for another depending if the couple are destined to be together forever. Match.com has found there are three key things that happen around this time to put the relationship under a bit more pressure. It's down to the couple if they can handle it or not.
Will you crumble under the pressure?
Revealing one's imperfections- That could be letting out a side of one's personality that's often perceived as being negative like jealousy, laziness or indecisiveness.
Some partners may try to change the one they're with because they see these things as bad or an inconvenience.
Others may embrace how it fits in with their traits. For instance- jealousy might show how much a partner cares, a person who's always on the go may enjoy being lazy with their partner once in a while and if one can't make decision but the other can- there is a happy balance to be found here.
Letting down one's guard might also come under this heading- such as being a bit more relaxed with grooming practices- all of which are part of accepting that a partner is not perfect.
The first argument- Some couples feel secure in being able to argue with their partner at this point and not fear losing them. They might also accept that it's a healthy part of any relationship to disagree on things.
Others might be scared off by the conflict and think that it's a snapshot of how it will be in future and walk away. They may not be equipped with the skills to learn from a disagreement and not willing to learn how to with that particular person.
Parental introductions take place- Some partners can build this up and put it off- making the eventual meeting awkward and forced. For couples who have doubts about their relationship- seeing family can expose the lack of things they are willing to do for each other and their lukewarm feelings for their partnership.
For others whose family are just another set of people- can walk into this situation with ease because a family is an extension of the person they are with and in theory should get along with them equally.
tagged in Relationship