While this may be difficult to reconcile in the context of fears of intimacy, it makes perfect sense. Relationship addicts by definition cling to the novelty of a given romance during the honeymoon period. Once that period is over, however, they often move on to someone new to replicate the feelings and emotions experienced during the previous relationship. It's the honeymoon 'high' that makes them go from one dating or relationship experience to another.” I've met so many people in my life who are like this. They can have three relationships in the space of six months and I always thought that was absolutely ridiculous. Doing this research paper helped me understand why these friends of mine do these things