Psychologists: Big Break In Relationships Comes One To Two Years Before Separation

(MENAFN- Swissinfo) Many people ask themselves whether their relationship will last. A clear sign exists that it could soon be over, according to an analysis with Swiss participation. This content was published on March 26, 2025 - 09:51 3 minutes Keystone-SDA

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The final stage of a relationship typically takes place in two phases: initially, satisfaction with the relationship gradually decreases, followed by a rapid decline around one to two years before the break-up, explained Janina Bühler from the University of Mainz. She analysed partnerships and their dissolution together with Ulrich Orth from the University of Bern.

It has long been known that relationship satisfaction generally declines somewhat over the course of a romantic relationship and is not yet a cause for concern. According to the study presented in the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, a decline occurs particularly in the first few years of being together, with a particular low point often occurring after ten years.

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