What happens to a couple when the initial euphoria fades? Why do some relationships fall apart at a certain age, while others stay together forever at the same moment? There is a period that is considered the most dangerous - but if they successfully overcome it, nothing can separate them anymore.
Staying together forever? Myth or reality?
Marriage is not just a promise, it is a daily decision. The decision to stay together foreverto grow, to persevere, to respect each other, to love each other.
One of the largest studies that followed thousands of married couples showed that there are certain years, which are particularly sensitive to relationship breakdown.
But it also clearly reveals: if the couple survives this "critical" year, there is a high probability that it will stay together forever – for the rest of your life.
The early years: building a common foundation
The first three years The first days of their life together are full of hopes and plans. A couple moves into a new apartment, chooses furniture together, organizes the space, creates a home. They spend a lot of time together, everything is new and exciting.
In the third year They already know each other well enough. They no longer hide their habits, they know how to adapt and accept differences. Those who survive this period without major arguments often feel that their bond has deepened.
Fifth year: a silent crisis in the background of everyday life
The fifth year is often full of hidden tensions. Obligations pile up. If they have children, they are still very small and require a lot of attention. The home is no longer managed by a couple with pink eyes - but by partners who hunt for minutes to themselves between cooking, bills and sleepless nights.
That's when they often start first serious doubts. Intimacy fades, understanding is lost, everyone becomes lonely in their own roles. Many marriages fall apart during this period – because the partners drift apart without even noticing.
The seventh year: the hardest test
Seven years of marriage often marks a turning point. Children grow up, everyone has their own responsibilities, routine becomes everyday lifeRomance is no longer a given, conversations are reduced to logistics. The question “Are we still together?” begins to echo in the background.
This year will see the most divorces – but also the greatest victories. Those who know how to stop, listen to each other, and make an effort often discover a new level of connection.
Love is no longer infatuation, but decision, which you reaffirm every day with your actions – that you will stay together forever.
What does it mean to survive this year?
It's not magic. It's not an automatic reward. It's the result of continuous investmentCouples who survive the seventh year usually talk about starting over – with more respect, fewer expectations, and more acceptance.
Surviving this year means they didn't turn their backs in the darkest moment. That they chose the path forward – together.
After the seventh: a relationship that lasts
Those who survive the seventh year rarely find themselves on the edge again. They have learned to survive, not just react. They know how to hear, not just listen. They realized that love is not something that falls from the sky – but something you build together, even when the world around you is crumbling.
After this year, marriage often becomes stable, calm, and solid. Doubts are replaced by maturity. Fears with confidence. And the relationship – it becomes a place of safety, not just obligation.