Do you ever ask yourself why so many relationships appear to fail right at the seven-year itch? It’s not just a coincidence what happens; science has revealed shocking facts about what actually occurs, and the findings may well stun you. Here are six scientifically backed reasons why couples break up after seven years and how these insights might apply to your relationship.
1. The “Seven-Year Itch” Is Real
You may have heard of the infamous “seven-year itch,” but did you know there’s science to back it up? Research has it that the level of satisfaction in any relationship is likely to drop within the first seven years of the relationship. You get to focus more on the flaws of your partner than the positive attributes, making you unhappy.
2. Your Brain Craves Novelty
This is because human brains are wired to look for new things. In the long run, the passion, which is seen at the beginning of a relationship, is no more there. If there are no new activities, tasks, or just an interesting event, a person may feel alienated from the partner.
3. Commitment Biologic Rhythms
One of the things that could be attributed to why most relationships reach for the rocks at this stage is hormonal changes. Research shows that the substance known as dopamine that is thought to play a central part in attraction and bonding reduces in its levels after some time. However, this biological shift only works against your relationship if you do not actively work at maintaining the connection.
4. Unresolved Conflicts Accumulate
If you’ve been hiding your head in the sand, figuratively speaking, then the problems are getting worse. By the seventh year, issues that were not resolved and misunderstandings that accumulated became too hard to overcome a chasm. You may feel like you have been going in circles and arguing on the same issues over and over again.
5. Changing Priorities Over Time
What were you like seven years ago? Most probably you have changed your goals, values, or your lifestyle since you wrote this post. If you and your partner do not develop consciously, you might feel that you are actually drifting apart instead of moving forward side by side.
6. Pressure and Expectations of the Society
People tend to believe that the couple should be very much together by this age and should be well aware of what they want in each other. This pressure can lead to anxiety and self-doubt and have you wondering if your relationship is where it’s supposed to be. When one accumulates the other, they drive you to a breakup.
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