The Seven Year Itch: Does It Really Exist?

  In this article, we’ll address one of the popular myths concerning the evolutionary milestones in romantic relationships due to the passage of time. Some couples break up after seven years together, while others survive this critical period or never experience it at all. Indeed, the so-called seven-year-old itch may be frequent but it’s not universal. In fact, when it occurs, it’s usually due to a shared disinterest in the relationship by both partners. The seven-year itch The idea of a crisis in the seventh year of a relationship is rooted in popular language. It marks a time associated with…