The six stages of monkey branching are: 1) Flirting and romance - This is the first stage, where partners feel attracted towards each other. Easy romance and sharing of lovable feelings are prominent. Emotional connection feels strong and you people keep going steady for some time. 2) Consistent conversation and texting - In this stage, the girl may want to text you or meet you frequently. Regular hanging out and visits make the relationship look alluring. Monkey brancher can test whether her partner suits her needs and expectations of being an ideal partner. 3) Hiding facts - Monkey brancher can regularly hide facts from her partner. It can be avoiding talks about friends or ex-relationships. This stage is a warning sign, that the relationship is missing out on true love and trust. Hiding personal information or lying facts about self is also present. 4) Surfacing problems - A time comes when the faithful partner identifies the true intent of the monkey brancher and may wish to move out of the relationship. There will be regular verbal fights and emotional abuse. These are red flags that are enough to end this relationship. 5) Regrets and disappointments - This phase is the most difficult one for your faithful partners. The monkey branching partner will walk out, as they are heading to a new branch. The faithful partner feels cheated and suffers regrets and emotional pain. 6) Abandonment or walking out - Both partners move apart in this stage. They abandon each other and find ways to deal with the trauma of a broken relationship.