Passion Island
Passion Island

By Tana Marie

How Long Does It Take To Really Get To Know Someone?


Do you believe in love at first sight? Many people do, but it actually takes a MINIMUM of 6 months to really get to know someone. Before that we are operating out of our facades, 'best behavior' and trying to impress our partner.

After the 6-month mark, we let down our guards and 'get real' – at that time you can really get to know the real person. So often people break up after 6 months, because once the real person emerges, if they have been putting on pretences, their partner finds out the truth about who they are and they breakup.

How do you assure your romance lasts? Be REAL right from the beginning – that way your partner will fall in love with who you really are – not just an illusion.


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