From Psychologies · Ava Skoupsky · · 1m
Why She Confused Love With Roller Coasters
A woman explains why she felt bored when her relationship became too stable.
In brief
A woman explains why she felt bored when her relationship became too stable. Emilie, 28, says she gets bored when her relationship becomes stable and perfect, confusing love with roller coasters. Originally reported by Psychologies.
Emilie's boredom
Emilie, 28, says she gets bored when her relationship becomes stable and almost perfect.
“Je m'ennuie à la simple minute où la relation devient stable et presque parfaite.”
Why she ends relationships
She quickly ends relationships to avoid boredom, but this isn't the end of the story.
The roller coaster confusion
Many people confuse love with roller coasters, meaning constant arguments and highs and lows.
2026 study finds
A 2026 study of 3,000 people found a quarter feel bored in their current relationship.
Stability vs. novelty
Experts say stable relationships need novelty to avoid boredom and keep things interesting.
How to fight boredom
Try new activities, share spontaneous evenings, and find shared passions to stay engaged.
What it means
Emilie, 28, says she gets bored when her relationship becomes stable and perfect, confusing love with roller coasters.
