How can you show your partner that you love them while avoiding inappropriate intimacy?

How can you still feel 'close' with the person you are dating without going "too far"? What can you do once the ‘honeymoon’ stage ends in your relationship? How can you show your partner that you love them without including physical touch or inappropriate intimacy?

To begin, what exactly is the "honeymoon phase"? The honeymoon phase seems, well, almost perfect. You notice more good than bad, and you’re almost on a “high” of love. Flaws are hard to notice. This occurs because of the flood of dopamine in your brain (aka the pleasure hormone). There is a chemical reaction that’s going on in our brains', says Dr. Childs. It’s like a reward system.' Yet after months of dating, the 'honeymoon stage' fades, and the small, innocent kisses can sometimes feel like not enough.

So… how do you know when you are out of the ‘honeymoon stage’? Five of the signs that start becoming clear once the ‘honeymoon phase’ fades are:


  1. You find more things that annoy you about them. When you first fall in love with someone, you might feel like that person is perfect. The truth is your partner definitely has flaws—as do you. It may just take a while for you to notice their shortcomings, and you will start to see things more clearly. Nonetheless, if you really do care for that person, those flaws won’t matter to you.

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  1. You become more surprised, disappointed, and upset that there are incompatibilities between the two of you. This can cause you to become impatient or make your frustrations with your partner known when they don't live up to the same "perfect" perception you had of them while dating.

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  1. You have more arguments. This simply means that you feel more comfortable around each other and can now air out your problems rather than pretending everything is okay. The truth is, all couples argue.

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  1. The chase is officially over. Once the chase is over, there is no more playing games. You've both got each other.

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  1. The passion seems to be weaker. Another downside of the phase after the honeymoon period is the passion fading away. You might no longer feel a strong desire to see or want them, but that doesn't mean you have fallen out of love--just that the period after is more stable and less of "highs and lows."

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Now that you understand how and when the honeymoon period is over, what can you do to keep the closeness and liveliness of your relationship at a high?


  1. Prioritize Each Other. Continue prioritizing one another’s needs and wants throughout the course of your relationship. Your partner should often be the first in line for your time, endearment, and energy.

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  1. Don’t stop dating. Just because you go from casually seeing one another to a committed relationship does not mean that the dating process needs to end. Continue "dating each other" to keep things exciting. “I recommend you try new experiences, take risks, do things you both enjoy and keep an open mind,” says Stockard.

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  1. Do your part to alleviate conflict. It is entirely normal to have arguments with your partner. In fact, arguments are a sign you care about each other and want the other to see your perspective. On the other hand, make sure that you are dealing with conflict . View the issue as an “us versus the problem” instead of being defensive or thinking it as a me versus you.

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  1. Verbally express your gratitude for them. You may underestimate the significance of gratitude. Or, maybe you assume your partner already knows that you are thankful. However, they cannot read your mind even as much as you wish they would! So, take the time to show or express to your partner what you love and appreciate most about them.

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  1. Join in on their favorite hobby. Relationships take sacrifice. By interacting with and joining your partner in activities they enjoy, it will make them happy. Even if you don’t enjoy or prefer it–-you’ll know that you will have a good time because it is with them. Acting like you don’t want to be there will ruin the gesture, so uplift them and enjoy your time together. They will really appreciate it.

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Works Cited

    Cleveland Clinic. "What Is the Honeymoon Phase and How Long Does It Last?" 2022, February 3, https://health.clevelandclinic.org/what-is-the-honeymoon-phase/.

    Vanessa Elle . " How Do You Know When You're Past The Honeymoon Stage? 9 Signs " Bolde , 2021, November 9 , https://www.bolde.com/how-do-you-know-when-youre-past-the-honeymoon-stage-9-signs/ .

    Wendy Rose Gould. "How to Transition From the Honeymoon Phase to Lasting Love" Verywell Mind, Update May 2, 2023, https://www.verywellmind.com/transition-from-honeymoon-phase-to-long-lasting-commitment-7486526.

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