The first stage of a relationship always contains many intertwined emotions: excitement, curiosity, expectations but also many worries and confusion. This is a sensitive time, as both are exploring each other and building the first foundation for a healthy relationship. Understanding each stage will help you know how to behave appropriately and nurture feelings sustainably.
Initial meeting stage
This is the time when the two first met, it could be a date introduced by friends, a chance meeting, or simply through social networks. Although the initial impression did not fully reflect the person, it created a foundation for deciding whether to continue learning or not.
During this period, you should:
Observe how the other person talks, behaves, and expresses themselves.
Listen to your own feelings: Do you feel comfortable and want to meet again?
Keep a comfortable mentality, do not rush to expect too much.
If you feel connected, don't hesitate to create an opportunity to meet a few more times to get to know each other better.
The period of interest and passion
As the attraction increases, you and the person will start to want to talk more, share more, and find ways to impress each other. This is a sweet, energetic time, and there are few conflicts.
Some characteristics of this stage:
The two often communicate and proactively create opportunities to meet each other.
The two gradually understand each other's interests, habits and lifestyle.
Relationships develop quickly but it is easy to make you idealize the other person.
Tips: Keep a moderate pace, don't sacrifice too much or rely on emotions too much. Being alert during this period will help you avoid disappointment later.
The stage of becoming a couple
When the two are trusting each other enough and clearly feel each other, the relationship will enter a more stable stage. The two considered each other an important part of their lives and officially determined their relationship.
At this stage:
The emotional and physical attachment becomes deeper.
The two of them began to reveal their true selves and personalities.
Controversy may arise because both have lost their "images".
This is an important time to learn to communicate, listen and understand. How the two overcome the conflict will determine whether the relationship goes further or not.
Commitment period
When their feelings were strong enough, the two began thinking about a common future. This is the time for you and her to seriously discuss your long-term goals.
Things to discuss:
Work, finance, personal goals
View of family, children, lifestyle
Long-term plans and wishes of each person
This is also the stage where you meet each other's family and close friends and better understand the world around them.
