NYC Psychologist, Dr. Nadine Macaluso's tips to Surviving Love When the Honeymoon Phase is Over. Don't Get Influenced by What You See in Romantic Movies and Read in Novels. Research shows the romantic phase in a relationship lasts for anywhere around six months to just over three years. While there are exceptions everywhere, it is best to set realistic expectations that do not burst the bubble of love in the future. So, for people who want to mirror what they see in romantic movies, just know it's a path that's best left unexplored. Two of her tips: Make Sustained Effort When asked recently, Dr. Nadine replied that long-term relationships need nurturing, and it requires sustained and conscious effort to keep them fresh and vibrant. It is more like a roller-coaster that would have its ups and downs, but with consistent effort, the power of love would help it thrive. Stop Criticizing One of the critical mistakes most people make in a relationship is venting in the disguise of criticism. “Letting go of criticism is important,” Nadine says, “as in most likelihood it has all been said before. Criticizing too often doesn't help the relationship but instead manages to widen the emotional distance." https://www.nadinemacaluso.com/nyc/ https://goo.gl/maps/FjLyV5La3da94mDc9