Well we are getting faster in EVERY area of our lives so why wouldn't it be true when it comes to relationships? The new 4G phone, not good enough, when will 5G be ready? How many megabytes can I move per second? How many meetings can I fit into a day? How many emails can send before my flight? Everything is better, faster, smaller, more convenient, more accessible. So it shouldn't come as a surprise that would eventually seep into our personal lives.
Reuters reported on Tuesday that 67% of the 2000 people surveyed in this British study said the 36 month mark was the turning point when "cute" transitioned to "annoying". That little drop of toothpaste on the counter every morning started out as endearing but today it just ruined my black sweater. You are no longer on your best behavior, excusing yourself to belch or picking up your socks when you leave the living room and now you've been together long enough to share the financials. Over the last several months the pounds started to creep on and suddenly ice cream has been more appealing at night then sex? Sound familiar?
It's human nature to become comfortable over time with your significant other. In fact, it's a good thing to get to a certain level of comfort. But take it too far and you risk becoming less desirable. The number one reason stated for the "3 year glitch"? Weight gain.
We may not want to revert back to our Zach Morris cell phone or tube TV but this is one area of our lives that we need to work on slowing down a bit. My tips for keeping the 3 Year Glitch at bay -
* Take care of yourself. Keep your wardrobe up to date, your hairstyle flattering and the extra pounds off.
* Appreciate each other. Spend time together, sans Blackberry or iPhone. Equally important, spend time with your own friends and hobbies, don't wait for a
Hall Pass to get out and do your own thing!
* Be considerate.
* Remember why you fell in love in the first place.
And most of all remember relationships are work but most things worthwhile are.
happily,
Kim
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