I didn’t even know that relationship has stages, thought it was just flowing. But this article is really worthy of note. Michelle L. Casto, M.Ed., the author, shares that there are seven stages in relationship. Before that, I think you should know the choices we always have in each stage: continue moving forward, stagnant, slow down or go backwards, or exit it. And the seven stages are as followed.
1. Avoidance. This is actually preparing for the upcoming love.
2. Meeting. And you open the possibilities.
3. Dating. Pre-qualify to filter a potential one.
4. Breaking up. It’s a transitional stage that can also lead to further ones.
5. Exclusivity. Qualify further to see if he/she is really “the one”.
6. Commitment. You now deal with this person only and feel confidence.
7. Keeping the love you find. You want to keep the love and commitment.
In each stage, find if your heart is there and really want to go on. What I get from this article is to never be in rush, the seventh stage will come when it’s the time. Read more.