The first year of the relationship is the hardest stage, and even when youre living together, you still discover new things about each other every day. How to Survive: The key to getting past the discovery stage is also discovery. The discovery of your partners imperfections and your imperfections as well.

What year of relationship is hardest?

Why Its So Hard According to relationship therapist Aimee Hartstein, LCSW, as it turns out, the first year really is the hardest—even if youve already lived together. In fact, it often doesnt matter if youve been together for multiple years, the start of married life is still tricky.