Do you think that friendships have a honeymoon phase?

I think there is indeed some kind of honeymoon period. But when the time is over, then it becomes kindof stale because there is just not that much things to talk about. So sometimes, you've got to inject some topics or bring a new person in so that there can be more things to talk about.

yes,because a true or a real friends will always help you no matter what happens he or she will always their help you solve you problem.

the start of a friendship is always the best part i guess because we just can't seem to get enough of each other that's why we can manage to stay up really late for the other person. however we then start to get to each other's nerves at some point. too much familiarity breeds contempt. but we just have to overcome this.

I think it is very astute of you to liken a new friendship to a new marriage. I have found also that new-found friendships often have a honeymoon phase. We are in the 'getting to know you' phase of the relationship so we will spend a great deal of time chatting with each other. Eventually, when we are more comfortable with each other, we will talk less and other things will consume our lives like jobs, children and family. It doesn't mean we are not friends, it only means that we don't need each other every minute. I have good friends who I sometimes only speak to once every few weeks, but they are there for me when I have needed them and vice versa. It's comfortable now, just like a marriage is after a few years together.

I don't know if all friendships go through stages like this. But it seems possible. People's interests change, time commitments change, and needs change. All those can mean changes in relationships.

i do believe that friendship also has its honeymoon stage..time to know each other better...sharing likes and dislikes ..comparing your life and experiences. friendship also cools down in time...bec you have your own life to live...you need to attend things and focus the one you think is more important. but it doesnt mean you're not friends anymore or your friend doesnt like you anymore... i do have alot of friends but i dont communicate with them everyday but i know they are still my friends...

Definitely. I think any relationship has phases. You're always overly intrigued when you first meet someone, whether it's as friends or lovers. The intrigue wears down a bit as time goes on but the caring may grow stronger.

Yes, I think we do have honeymoon phase even though in an ordinary friendship. I once had an online friend. We used to talk every day and sometimes we chatted through until night and morning. But eventually we had stopped chatting and things started to cool off. Now we have stopped altogether, maybe because she's no longer interested to have me as a friend. This experience taught me a valuable lesson. Next time, I would remind myself not to get too caught up with an online friend. It would hurt our feelings if friendships are ended in such an abrupt manner, don't you think so?

It does. You find that life takes over and you can no longer see that person as often as you like. I will give you an example It's like when A meet B Both love football and came from the same backgrounds==i.e. the families emigrated from Warsaw, Poland. Later they learn there are differences, for instance, the example A may love classical while the other person B may love rap. Therefore they cannot go to the same concert. A may love fast food, but B may love making her own meals. The honeymoon part of the friendship is over, and once you all start respecting it, then the stalemate is over and you can be friends in spite of that fact.

Oh, I'm sure that they do. They would almost have to because life itself is so cyclical. "To everything there is a season..." I go through phases where I talk to my friends everyday and then I'll look up and 2 months have gone by and no one has heard a word out of me. It has nothing to do with a lessening of affection or connections, it's just the cycle of what demands our attention and energy in life. If there is ever a need or a problem, they know that they can call me 24/7 and I know the same about them. If you have a solid foundation for your friendship - and it sounds like you do - you'll stand the test of time and all its phases. That's what real friendship is about.

In my opinion, if friendships are well nutured, everyday is a honeymoon day. Friends are like wedded couples. We need to nuture and maintain the friendship. It is through our understanding of each other, accomodating both the likes and dislikes and accepting the faults of our friends that we get to know our friends better. In the process, we get to argue, quarrel and patch up. It is through these storms that our friendship grows and bonds renewed. Without any bond, the friendship will become stale. Just like any couples, they need to constant renew the relationship.

I've had the same thing happen to me with a lot of my friendships. It's like when you first become friends you are getting to know each other and have so much to talk about. But then after that it's almost as if you run out of things to talk about so you just don't talk as much. However I will say that out of my really good friends we have always had our times when we don't talk as much. But then we'll pick up the phone or go see each other and have a blast like things had never changed. I have 3 really good friends from high school like this. I actually just hung out with them about 4 months ago and had a great time. I even have a friend from middle school like that.

I suppose personal experience confirmed to me its true. There are times when friends have to break away from each other. Not because of quarrels or anything, but widening one's social horizon. I've had plenty of friends who I have lost contact for months, but when we see each other it's like we've never been apart! I suppose people have to leave each other for a while or they might just end up getting too familiar and tired with each other.

Beautyqueen26 i think it has its own phase like marriage. At first you'd be so much glued to each other but as time goes on and pass by, you want to be less and less in connection with her/him. Maybe its boredom, but sometimes its much better just to be in touch, meaning talking and seeing each other at least once a month. In that case, you'll have plenty of stories to talk about :)

Oh yes! They do but not all friendships. This happens if you really find so many things in common with each other and you feel like you've known each other for a long time but you have so much to share with each other. I used to have a friend I just met but we got so close to each other that even if we met everyday, we would still write letters to each other: long letters. That was how eager we were to spend time with each other. But things just take its toll and slow down its pace. We're still friends but we have other things to attend to and less things to share or other people to share with. Life is just like that.