In a short video by relationship blog Reluv, these factors are listed below:

1. We perceive what we cannot have as possessing more value

2. We perceive our feelings as separate from others

3. We want the challenge

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4. We have self-esteem or trust issues

5. Fear of commitment

6. You didn't expect things to be like this

7. You have become a hopeless romantic

Five stages every long-lasting romantic relationship has gone through: