You may have heard of the "3-6-9 rule" when it comes to the stages of a relationship. Here's what it is and how it could end up saving you time if you are with the wrong person.

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Mark Travers writes about the world of psychology. Whether you’re getting to know someone new, are in a “talking stage” with them ...

Whether you’re getting to know someone new, are in a talking stage, or have been building a relationship with them for a while now, you may wonder what stage your relationship is in. Understanding ...

Whether you're in the early months of dating, or married for 20 years, it can be hard to know where you stand romantically. But there are five different stages every couple should lookout for, says a ...

The honeymoon phase is a blissful, carefree period in the early stages of a couple’s relationship. Both partners are just getting to know each other and seem to find little fault with their ...

The honeymoon stage of a relationship feels like a never-ending joyride filled with fun, laughter, carefree happiness, and boatloads of intimacy. The honeymoon stage of a relationship feels like a ...