Signs That the Honeymoon Phase Is Officially Over

The honeymoon doesn’t last forever, but that isn’t necessarily a bad thing. The good news is, if your relationship makes it past this stage, you have a chance at developing true love, says Audrey Hope, a relationship expert and addictions specialist at Seasons in Malibu. “The way to solve this need for ‘honeymoon’ love is to be educated about the way real love works,” Hope explained. “Love in stages two and three is better, but you have to do the work to get there. You have to dare to see the truth about the one you love, and you have to dare to let them see you. Real love is worth it. And when the honeymoon stage ends, better love is upon you.”