honeymoon stage
(redirected from a honeymoon stage)honeymoon stage
The short amount of time at the beginning of a new relationship, activity, or pursuit when everything goes well and seems to be free of problems. Donna was excited when she started her new job, but once the honeymoon stage was over, she realized that she had more responsibilities than she could handle. Many couples find it difficult to maintain a relationship after the honeymoon stage ends.
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honeymoon stage
verbSee honeymoon period
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