Is it normal to start fighting a lot with SO after a year?

Question

I'm almost on my 1 year anniversary...in two days actually. Lately, my boyfriend and I have had a ton of arguments. Not super crazy ones, but just annoying ones that have caused us to need to be alone for a few hours. We always sort it out in the end, but it is exhausting. Is this normal after a year? Is it because we are out of the butterfly stage?

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Like the other commenter said, honeymoon phase is over. But if it becomes constant then that’s not normal.

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Depends what you’re arguing about. If “how to fold the towels” is an argument that lasts 10 minutes, is resolved and you move on then yes that’s normal, arranging your living situation is important and everyone is different. But if something so simple is turning into an hour long shouting fight then no not normal

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Fights are normal no matter how long or short you been together. There will be things you don’t like that he does and things he don’t like that you do. It’s normal. I been with my Bf for like 6 months and we fight so much already but we just work through it

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Just means the honeymoon phase is over.

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hmmmm depends. My husband and I have been together for 6 years and married for 4 years and it wasn't until about 3 years ago that we REALLY learned how to communicate without fighting. We have little bickers like anyone here and there but it took time and work from both of us.

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ive been with my SO for about 2 1/2 years. We have only fought a hand full of times so I feel pretty lucky there.

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I checked No by accident, I meant to check Yes. Relationships aren’t sunshine and rainbows 24/7. The good needs to outweigh the bad though.

Is it normal to start fighting a lot with SO after a year?

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