Finding love

 with eHarmony's help: use our free love advice road map as you navigate through every stage of your dating life - it's all here in the Stages of Love - find love one step at a time!

– One –

Working on Yourself

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This special stage gives you the opportunity to focus solely on yourself. You can ask and answer the internal questions that will help you choose your relationship goals.

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In this stage you begin meeting people with relationship potential. It's about being social, getting out there, and learning how to meet the right kind of person.

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– Three –

Shopping Around

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Otherwise known as "dating around," in this stage you're starting to see others in romantic settings, going on dates, and exploring your chemistry.

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– Four –

Making a Choice

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In this stage you choose a relationship partner and start building a bond. You connected emotionally, conversationally, and romantically. How do you know if there's enough to make it last?

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– Five –

Seeing What Happens

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In this stage, you and your partner discover life together. We focus on helping you both manage the conflicts that are inevitable and appreciate the joys that are simple and profound.

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Falling in Love

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It's just three words - "I love you," but with that sentence comes a world of emotions and expectations. In this stage we address the many issues surrounding falling in love.

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– Seven –

Getting Engaged

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This stage is all about putting together the pieces needed to choose a mate. It's probably the most important decision you'll make, and one that combines your head, your heart, and your gut.

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Going from "Me" to "We" requires smarts, tenderness, intimacy, and compromise - a balance that can tax the most energetic couples.

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