So, how long does the honeymoon phase last? Considering all of the positives that come along with it, you might be wondering just how long the honeymoon phase lasts. One May 2015 study published in Prevention Science, estimated that the honeymoon phase lasts for about 30 months, or about two-and-a-half years.

How long does the honeymoon period last in a relationship?

Tennov estimated that limerence lasts for around 2 years. But others note that the honeymoon phase can sometimes last for just a few months. It depends on the amount of time the couple spends together, notes Taylor Sparks, erotic educator and founder of online intimacy store Organic Loven.

Do all relationships have a honeymoon phase?

Everyone will fall out of the honeymoon phase, DeKeyser says. But not everyone will fall out of love. The honeymoon phase will fade with time—but love should grow with time. Honeymoon is a quick feeling of excitement, sexual arousal, nuance, and slightly obsessive lust—which can be addicting at first.