7 year itch?????

[Cindersam]

Does anyone believe in such a thing as the "7 year itch"? I have noticed several relationships on this forum that have broken up after 6 years (as did mine). Many of these it seemed just died from lack of interest after many good years together. Do you think there is something to this 7 year thing?

[Scout]

Does anyone believe in such a thing as the "7 year itch"? I have noticed several relationships on this forum that have broken up after 6 years (as did mine). Many of these it seemed just died from lack of interest after many good years together. Do you think there is something to this 7 year thing?

 

Yeah, I do, although I think the "itch" can come at any time, once the couple, or one of the partners in the couple, stops working to stay connected with each other.

[lady00]

I see a lot of "3 months" "6 months" "2 year" and "7 year" itches. It seems like these are very common for some reason.

[Orlander]

The "7 year itch" syndrome can happen at anytime after the "in-love" stage of the relationship passes. Relationships take work. It's a shame we can't often find out soon whether someone is wanting to really work at a relationship until enough time actually passes.

 

Orlander

[Cindersam]

I guess there must be a lot of people out there that don't realize that the "in love" phase doesn't last forever. I thought that phase was only supposed to last 3 - 6 months but I guess it can last much longer for some people.