After the Honeymoon is Over

With a parallel existence, each partner looks for happiness outside the relationship. Some couples consciously create a parallel existence (usually for the sake of the children), and others just fall into it. It’s better than fighting, but everyone deserves better than that.
If you’re one of those intrepid souls, you might decide that acceptance is not enough and enter into the beginnings of a conscious relationship. Both partners have to be willing to try, and each should understand that they’ve only just begun the journey. The rules are completely different in conscious relationships, and you will need to learn the new rules in order to create a lasting, loving union.