Â© 2014 WebMD, LLC. All rights reserved. The skin is the largest organ of the body, with a total area of about 20 square feet. The skin protects us from microbes and the elements, helps regulate body temperature, and permits the sensations of touch, heat, and cold. Skin has three layers: 1  The epidermis, the outermost layer of skin, provides a waterproof barrier and creates our skin tone. 2  The dermis, beneath the epidermis, contains tough connective tissue, hair follicles, and sweat glands. 3  The deeper subcutaneous tissue (hypodermis) is made of fat and connective tissue.
The honeymoon period tends to last anywhere between 6 months and a year. The relationship still feels fresh and exciting, and youâre constantly learning new things about each other and having first experiences together. But there comes a point when suddenly youâve done all that stuff together already.
According to a poll of 5,000 married couples carried out by onepoll.com, the honeymoon is well and truly over after two years of marriage. For many couples, the end comes much sooner. After the honeymoon period ends the real relationship can start, agree psychologists. It may take a bit of time, effort and commitment to accept that the person you are with is not who you thought you fell in love with, says Davidson, but this is what is required to discover a love that transcends time.