The “Hollywood romance” at the start
A whirlwind beginning may feel like the recipe for lasting love, but studies suggest otherwise. Relationships that start with intense, fairytale-like passion often struggle to sustain that energy. When the honeymoon glow fades—as it inevitably does—couples can mistake this natural shift for a loss of love. Ironically, relationships that begin at a slower, steadier pace, without the cinematic drama, tend to build stronger foundations and last longer.
