Relationship Reality One of my aims in life is to break down any sense that we are alone, that our challenges are in any way unique or special. It’s all just stuff that gets in the way of us being our best, but just like gum on your shoe, it can be scraped off. Every relationship you get into is going to move through three nicely predictable stages. Romance is first up, being of course the absolute best bit. It’s like the cherry on your cake, knowing you’ve met Mr. or Mrs. Right and loving ev.