Many of us yearn for a long-term, committed relationship. You may not know what milestones to expect as a relationship progresses naturally over time. Here's what usually happens after a couple has been together for six months. Unsure About Your Relationship?

Studies have shown that relationships generally end within 3 to 5 months from the day they begin. I can honestly say that before I met my husband most of my relationships ended in, and around, this window too. I have now been happily married for years.

The first six months of a relationship could be considered the most crucial time. This is when you find out if you two really get along, if you like each other more than you simply like being able to say that you have a boyfriend or girlfriend, and if you're compatible in the long run. For many couples, while their relationship is still fun and enjoyable after they pass the six-month mark, this is when it's time to think seriously about whether this is going somewhere. While a break-up is never something that someone wants to go through, it's easier to realize now that you're not right for each other or at least it's easier than dating for five years and then splitting up.