Psychology Today | 07.05.2026 00:11
For most people, it’s easy to remember how arduous dating can feel: the self-evaluating, the disappointment, the sense of trying to make something fit that doesn’t quite fit. This is why when you do find the right partner, it can feel magical; the puzzle pieces of two separate selves naturally, smoothly, and effortlessly interlocking. The relief and ease of this experience is exhilarating and engenders a desire to commit and plan a future together.
