Can You Survive the Slump?

I believe all relationships have a life cycle.
First, the initial reaction to each other, everyone is still showing their better angles. Can't wait to see each other, can't wait to touch each other, can't wait to fuck each other. Then you kiss, touch, fuck. Can't wait to do it again. Wait! You actually really like him, he really likes you! Wait! You remember minute details! He likes... Maroon 5? They're alright. If he likes them... they must be better than I thought. Let's give 'em another try. Next thing you know, you want him to know you. I mean, it's one thing to let someone in, it's another to let them get familiar. The highest of life, everytime they turn around... you kiss. You laugh at another inside joke. Its amazing, it's purrfect. It's walking on air.
Then comes the slump. The slump is the period in all relationships when guards and pretenses go down, it's when you get introduced to the 'real thing'. This is the defining point of most relationships... if you can make it through 'the slump'... you can make it. Point blank period. Thats when mood swings and stupid fights start to bear their heads. When people get tired of trying so hard to be what you want them to be... The Slump Begins. Many soldiers have fallen here.

Of course, after the slump - you pretty much KNOW who you're dealing with, and the relationship is whatever you make it... delicious - or, bland? (AHHHH the glory of acceptance)