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411: The Six Phases of Romantic Relationship

podcast August 19, 2025

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“Relationship is a spiritual practice. It will awaken you, challenge you, and purify you from the inside out.”

Have you ever wondered why relationships start so magically, only to become messy, complicated, and sometimes painful? In the beginning, everything feels effortless: the butterflies, the passion, the fantasy of having finally found “the one.” But then reality sets in. The flaws appear. The masks drop. And you start to ask yourself, “Did I choose the right person?”

In this episode of Soul Talk, I take you on a journey through the six phases of a romantic relationship. Drawing from my marriage and years of witnessing couples struggle, grow, and transform, I reveal the deeper purpose of love and why so many of us get stuck in the early stages.

If you’ve ever struggled with love, felt like running when things got hard, or wondered how to keep a relationship alive after the initial spark fades, this episode will give you the roadmap. True love isn’t just a feeling; it’s a choice, a practice, and ultimately, a legacy that can inspire others.

Because real love doesn’t end at the honeymoon. Real love begins when the fantasy ends.

Timestamps:

  • (00:03:38) – Why sustaining love is harder than falling in love
  • (00:05:54) – T Relationship as a spiritual path and mirror
  • (00:09:54) – The healing purpose of relationships
  • (00:13:29) –  Phase 1: The Fantasy / Honeymoon Phase
  • (00:19:04) –  Phase 2: The Humanizing & Exploration Phase
  • (00:22:45) –  Phase 3: The Reality Phase
  • (00:25:42) –  Phase 4: The Acceptance & Intention Phase
  • (00:31:32) –  Phase 5: The Unconditional Love Phase
  • (00:36:48) –  Phase 6: The Legacy & Leadership Phase
  • (00:39:18) –  Taking radical responsibility in love

Some questions I ask: 

  • What does it take to move from fantasy to real love?
  • Why do we attract certain partners into our lives?
  • How do unresolved childhood wounds shape our relationships?
  • What is the true purpose of a romantic relationship?
  • Can love survive when the fantasy fades?

In this episode, you will learn about:

  • The six distinct phases every romantic relationship passes through.
  • Why the honeymoon stage is a fantasy and not real love.
  • How relationships act as mirrors for your deepest wounds and healing.
  • The key difference between connection and true love.
  • How to practice unconditional love without accepting abuse.
  • The spiritual purpose of partnership as a dojo for growth.

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