The Myth Of Happily Ever After   The Myth Of Happily Ever After
How long does that "honeymoon phase" really last?  It's no
surprise to anyone that the honeymoon period can't last
forever…but does that feeling of wedded bliss really only last
two years?  That may be the sad truth, the New York Times
recently reported. The paper cites a study of 1,761 couples who
got married and stayed married over the course of 15 years. It
turns out the honeymoon phase is a real thing—couples get a big
happiness boost when they first get married. But it doesn't last
too long: just two years after the big day, happiness levels
return to pre-wedding levels.  More from YourTango: 10 Foolproof
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worry, there's a silver lining…at least for those couples who
stay together after the honeymoon period ends. Just a mere 18-20
years later—yep, when the kids are out or almost out of the
house—it's back to bliss.  But what about those in-between
years? What happens to the thrill? Tu