Couples today are navigating expectations no previous generation had: two-working-parent households, emotional labor, trauma awareness, shifting gender roles, and attachment needs. No one taught us how to do this. But you can learn.

Every relationship moves through seasons. Some are full of light and effortless connection; others feel heavier, confusing, or even lonely. Understanding these four core relationship phases—Honeymoon, Realization, Tension, and Acceptance—helps couples normalize the ups and downs and intentionally move toward a deeper, more grounded love.