According to Wikipedia, during the honeymoon period, “spouses seem to be more forgiving and loving than they would be later on in the relationship." Additionally, “there is much more physical contact between the two partners.”
After nine months of marital bliss, Chris accused me of “sucking out all of his cool.” Clearly, this comment was neither forgiving nor loving. Also, this month Chris and I spent quite a few nights apart. We rediscovered the joys of sleeping solo – he slept sideways across the bed while I slept in the middle with a wall of pillows against my back. At least while sleeping, we enjoyed the lack of physical contact.
Although both of these incidents would indicate that our honeymoon period is coming to an end, I believe it is just the opposite. I quickly forgave Chris for his comment, which I know was nothing more than a loving joke. And sharing a bed is not so bad if it means someone will be there the next morning to kiss you good-bye as you leave for work.
