On May 1, 2017, I will have been dating my boyfriend for 2 full years. Within that time span, I've noticed that not only have we changed as people but the dynamic of our relationship has also changed drastically. Although our relationship started off strong, I do think that things only get better with time and that definitely applies to relationships. Some things have changed completely while some things remain the same and only get better and better.
So, in my experience, here are 7 things that happen or have happened when your relationship reaches the 2-year mark.
1. Nothing is off limits, nothing gets held back.
From bodily noises to honest opinions about family, friends, and outfits, you no longer hold back how you feel. They know about that shirt you love and their friend of theirs that you don't necessarily like and there are no hard feelings.
2.The future is more than just an idea, it's a goal — and a realistic one.
When you first got together, moving in was an idea that was set aside for the distant future. You rarely spoke of weddings and when you did it was a "maybe one day" kind of thing. Buy now, those realistic plans. You know when you're going to move in and you have a budget, you're saving up for a wedding (should you choose to have one), or you have realistic goals that you want to accomplish together. Those thoughts aren't dreams anymore- they're realistic goals.
3. You will purposefully try to irritate the other. There is no more walking on eggshells — you're stomping.
Early in the relationship, you did anything to avoid ticking off your s/o. .Now, irritating them and/or annoying/teasing them is just fun.
#SorryNotSorry
4. You both know exactly how you feel.
There are no hopes that he/she feels the same way. You both know that life is too short and it's better to tell each other sooner than later how you feel, so there are no unknown factors.
5. You know most everything about each other, but you still learn new things about each other every day.
You can list his favorite flavor of cake, the way he always falls asleep and his favorite band, but maybe tomorrow he'll tell you his favorite song and it'll surprise you!
The fun in a relationship is the everchanging things that among the consistency, the things you get to find out along the way.
6. The cupcake phase is over (thank God).
You're no longer obsessed with each other and being apart is no longer the most painful thing of your existence. You still miss each other, don't get me wrong, and it sucks being apart — But you're no longer obsessed with every little thing your s/o is doing every minute. The spark is still there but the weird obsessive stage has been replaced with one of comfort.
7. You are devoted.
Fights no longer result in the fear of breaking up and/or the "silent treatment" (seriously, what does that solve?). You both let off some steam then come back together and come to a common resolution. A relationship takes teamwork and that's exactly how you solve things.
