You discover bad habits, strange quirks, and opposing points of view with the person you love during this stage. The first year of the relationship is the hardest stage, and even when youre living together, you still discover new things about each other every day.

How long does the average first relationship last?

While responses are clearly varied, data supports that the average length of a relationship before marriage is between two and five years. Just because couples are delaying marriage doesnt mean they arent creating lives together.