“The six-month mark is a big deal because it means youve shifted into a new phase,” says dating coach Connell Barrett. In the first six months or so, he says, “Youre literally fueled by oxytocin, the powerful hormone (aka “the love drug”) that creates sexual attraction and the floaty feeling of new romance.

What happens after the first 6 months of a relationship?

After six months together, you and your partner will have a solid number of memories together. Youve watched movies together, have had meals together both out and inside of your homes many times, and likely, youve met at least part of each others families or friend groups.