Whether you’re single or not, it holds true to both when I say that dating is really fun. When it’s the beginning, it’s exciting; when you’re steady for a longer period of time, it’s all about being comfortable and secure. The transition we make from the initial phase of dating to the later phase is inevitable, and it’s also pretty awesome when you look at it.
Here are the differences between the initial and later phase of being in a relationship.
1. Anticipation of meeting them
Initial Phase- You’re a little nervous every single time before you’re going to see them
Later Phase- Nervousness? Never heard of it
You don’t remember the last time you were nervous in front of your significant other.
2. When you’re getting ready to meet them
Initial Phase- All your best clothes and fanciest perfumes come out of the closet, because you have to look your best
Later Phase- Sweatpants and tee at home with them, jeans and tee when you’re out with them
No questions asked.
3. How you spend your time together
Initial Phase- You (or your date) plan dates seriously, making sure you visit nice places, or do fun activities together
Later Phase- Dates include pizza and binge watching TV series together
4. Getting comfortable with someone
Initial Phase- Electricity in the air; you’re on the lookout for moves- hand holding, lingering eye contact, and the first kiss
Later Phase- More than anything, you’re used to farts and burps. And it doesn’t bother you to the least
5. How you see them
Initial Phase- You’re majorly attracted to qualities like their personality, how they are in public, and how they talk to people. Not to mention, their physical aspects
Later Phase- You’re way beyond the superficial stuff. You’re now in love with who they are on the inside
6. Frequency in communication
Initial Phase- You’re obsessed with each other
Later Phase- Even a few minutes of talking every day is enough for you guys to go on
7. Celebrating milestones
Initial Phase- You pass milestones like your first kiss, the first time they say that they love you, your first month together
Later Phase- You pass milestones like your first year together, your first vacation together, meeting their parents
8. Having your own space
Initial Phase- Happiness is when you wake up next to them, wanting to spend as much time with them as you can
Later Phase- Happiness is when you have some well-deserved alone time, doing things you love without your significant other
9. Fighting with them
Initial Phase- Your first fight bothers you to no end, but the making up after that is the best thing ever
Later Phase- You might fight a lot at one point, but you don’t even remember it 5 minutes later
10. Why you love your significant other
Initial Phase- The best part about your relationship is the level of newness and excitement there is with the person you like
Later Phase- The best part about your relationship is the fact that you can be your true self with them, without the least bit of inhibitions
The firsts are just as awesome as the later parts of a relationship, so the moral of the story is- Love is life, life is love. Keep lovin’! 😀