The intense, euphoric feeling of romance shift into slow gear post-marriage due to what relationships experts like Willard F Harley refer to as love busters or habits that destroy romantic love.
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1). Getting to know someone well enough removes the excitement and thrill of the unknown
2). As couples enter the comfort zone of familiarity, they stop trying to impress or court each other
3). The initial rush of high excitement naturally settles due to the predictable daily routines and a lack of intentional relationship maintenance
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4). Familiarity makes partners take each other for granted
5). Work demands, financial pressures and raising children shift focus away from the marriage
6). Deep, emotional conversations are replaced by practical talk about household chores, bills and schedules
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7). Unspoken grievances and petty fights build up
8). Emotional neglect and disconnect crop up
9). The drop in emotional connection leads to decline in physical affection and intimacy
10). Ties of loyalty and commitment get loose and the marriage hangs on a cliff.
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