The Best Parts Of Being In A New Relationship
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When you decide to make things official with a new love interest, you can almost guarantee that good times are ahead. Though it can be tempting to rush things or worry about what’s next, it’s best to try to live in the present and enjoy this stage of your journey for what it is because once the newness wears off, it’s gone forever. Here’s a quick reminder of why being in a new relationship is so great:
The dates
From the feelings of anticipation to the butterflies, dating as a new couple is exciting. Getting all dressed up to enjoy an evening out on the town with someone new is one of the many perks of being in a relationship.
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Getting to know someone new
Getting to know a new partner is like going on a fact-finding mission. There is so much to uncover about this new person. Their likes and dislikes, childhood stories, tales of past relationships, hopes and dreams for the future, and so many other things to discover about this person, the conversations probably won’t grow stale for a while.
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Still thinking your partner is perfect
When you first meet someone, their flaws are usually not so apparent. You haven’t uncovered their tiny annoyances and for the most part, you’re only seeing what they want you to see. Although you realize that no one is perfect, you haven’t discovered your partner’s imperfections just yet. This stage won’t last forever but it’s nice to be able to see your love through rose-colored glasses for a little bit.
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Infatuation
Before true love sets in, most people experience feelings of infatuation towards a new partner. When it comes to relationships, infatuation often gets a bad rap; however, it can actually be a good thing if you simply recognize and appreciate this phase for what it is. Infatuations is the initial attraction and connectedness that you feel towards a romantic interest. This is before their flaws are made apparent to you. Love, however, is when you’ve seen the good, bad, and ugly, and you still feel connected to the person in spite of their shortcomings.
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Being carefree
After you’ve been together for a while, your shared responsibilities will inevitably take over. For this reason, the carefree nature of new couples is something longed for by couples who have been together for a while. Caring for the kids, coordinating bill pay, and doing chores are all completely necessary, but they have a way of putting a damper on intimacy.
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Sex
New relationship sex is usually bomb becuase it’s naturally passionate and intense. The allure of being with someone new is enough so you don’t really have to try too hard to spice things up or make it exciting. Adding to the intensity is the fact that you don’t live with this person, which means that you’re not taking your sexual encounters for granted. Instead, you await the next time you’re able to be together with great anticipation.
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The sleepovers
Of course, it’s not all about sex. The simple act of spending the night with a new partner is also really fun. For this most part, there is little sleep happening because you’re up watching movies, having takeout from your favorite restaurant, enjoying one another’s company, and getting to know each other better.
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Discovering new venues
Having a new boo is always a great motivator to visit that new restaurant you’ve been meaning try or that concert venue in your city that for some reason, you never got around to visiting. Additionally, it’s also really fun to visit your partner’s favorite spots while also introducing them to yours.
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The possibilities
When a relationship is brand new, it has all of the potential in the world. It’s easy to sit back and daydream about what can come out of this budding romance. Marriage? Kids? A joint business venture? Of course, you’ll have to wait and see, but fantasizing about the possibilities is exciting and fun.
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Meeting each other’s friends
Depending on the personalities and attitudes of those involved, getting to know the friends and relatives of a new partner can be considered a perk of being in a new relationship. Game nights, holiday dinners, and double dates all help to enhance the new relationship experience.
