A young couple in the honeymoon phase

The Intimacy Honeymoon Phase

Everyone knows about the honeymoon phase in relationships. It is the emotional and sexual intensity that happens right after meeting someone new – and the loss of it after the early thrall of passion subsides. Much rarer is a good discussion around what happens to intimacy as couples move from short-term connection to longer-term relating. Why does the honeymoon phase always eventually fade, and what can you do to get it back and make it a sustained part of your relationship?