The six month anniversary of a relationship can be a big deal for some couples. It is a six month milestone that typically indicates that you are in a long term relationship. Dating sites often say that if you make it to six months as a dating couple, then you are past the new relationship phase.

What happens six months into a relationship?

“But if after six months you still feel deeply connected, and you [are] still meeting each others emotional needs, it means that your authentic selves are dovetailing. Having the other person in your life makes you feel loved, certain, supported, connected, and you deeply desire to make them feel the same.

What is the length of a long term relationship?

Long-term relationships tend to last anywhere from two to three years, with couples breaking up around this time. Not surprisingly, this is when many couples experience the oxytocin dip and feel less infatuated with each other. They may begin to notice relational issues that bother them or feel unresolvable.