IN BLANKSTARE NEWS: Forget the seven-year itch

Forget the seven-year itch … what you really need to worry about is the “five-year fizzle.” While some couples tend to divorce at year seven, therapists say things actually start to get bumpy around year five. That’s when issues can start bubbling up. These include: Money worries, trust issues, lack of work-life balance, a loss of spark and excitement, an unsatisfying sex life. In fact, more than 40% of couples surveyed said a loss of spark and excitement peaks at the 4-5 year mark in the relationship. What can prevent the five-year fizzle? Dealing with the problems before there's no way to turn things around.