So how long does this "infatuation" stage last and what comes after that? This is not mature love at all!!
They are so much in their own little world. Why can't they see what they are doing is affecting everyone around them!
I think they mostly just care and focus on themselves at that stage.
Re: how long it lasts I've usually read others post about 6 months to 2 years. I think that's the average. My H was exactly like that, barely seeing the kids for about 18 months and now the last 6 months has been putting more of an effort into it. At one point he would make plans with D9 (who was I think 8 then) and cancel, one time 2 weekends in a row on her, when OW called and wanted him to do something with her. He doesn't seem to be doing that anymore at least!!! I do have to say that once or twice this past month or so, he was acting more like the old H, pre-A, kind of more normal and less angry and distant. I can't explain that exactly, but maybe he will get a little less foggy soon, I hope!!! Karen