The first year of the relationship is the hardest stage, and even when youre living together, you still discover new things about each other every day. How to Survive: The key to getting past the discovery stage is also discovery. The discovery of your partners imperfections and your imperfections as well.

What happens in the first year of a relationship?

During that initial year, couples face several challenges and learning how to deal with them is key. Couples will likely have to learn how to make time for each other, communicate clearly, and be patient with one another.