Has a best-selling author discovered the ultimate key to marital success, or are his views based on a faulty premise?

In general, our intimate relationships cannot stay in the “cocaine-rush phase” of new love forever. But there are exceptions to the rule.

Some people see fighting as a sign of fundamental incompatibilities. They’re right. We’re all incompatible on some levels, and it’s delusional to think otherwise. It’s smart to have some good fights before you commit to marriage for a number of reasons.

How long should we wait until the “cocaine rush phase” of new love wears off and we can make a good decision about committing to a lifelong partner?