I Give It a Year (2013) Timeline Explained – Every Event in Order

Nat declines Guy's dinner invitation because she remains committed to her marriage with Josh. Despite the romantic tension she feels after their awkward client meeting, she chooses to prioritize her wedding vows and her husband. The moment represents her loyalty being tested early in their marriage.

Foreshadowing: Earlier, Nat's coworker speculates that appearing single could help win clients, subtly hinting at the temptation she will face.

• nat
• guy
• dinner invitation
• marriage
• commitment

Josh calls Nat during her important meeting because he simply misses his new wife after their honeymoon. His affectionate call, declaring how much he misses her, creates an embarrassing disruption. The moment illustrates the disconnect between their romantic honeymoon phase and the realities of balancing work and married life.

Foreshadowing: This incident establishes that Josh is more openly affectionate and less aware of professional boundaries, a pattern that will cause tension throughout the film.

• josh
• nat
• meeting
• phone call
• work
• honeymoon

Nat's insecurity stems from Josh's unresolved feelings for Chloe, which emerge during a dinner party conversation. When confronted with the reality that Josh's past feelings for his ex are still present, Nat's confidence in their rushed marriage is shaken. This creates ongoing tension between the couple throughout the film.

Foreshadowing: The timeline shows that Chloe remains in Josh's life through uninvited dinner plans, keeping this romantic threat present.

• chloe
• josh
• ex
• insecurity
• nat
• marriage

When Nat's wedding ring goes missing at work, her coworker suggests that appearing single might improve their business chances with client Guy Harrap. This humorous incident reveals the opportunistic nature of Nat's workplace and adds to the mounting pressures on her marriage, though it ultimately doesn't lead to the career boost they hoped for.

Foreshadowing: This moment foreshadows the eventual romantic tension between Nat and Guy, as her single status becomes a point of speculation.

• wedding ring
• stolen
• work
• nat
• guy
• business

The lingerie shop kiss happens when Chloe encounters Josh while she is shopping and asks for his help with selecting a gift. During this intimate setting, they share an unexpected kiss. This moment represents the culmination of their unresolved chemistry and Josh's wavering commitment to his marriage, both couples already experiencing growing doubts about their relationships.

Foreshadowing: Earlier awkward encounters with Chloe and the uninvited dinner plans have been building tension toward this infidelity.

• chloe
• josh
• lingerie shop
• kiss
• affair

As mounting annoyances and misunderstandings strain their relationship, Nat and Josh choose to seek professional help instead of simply giving up. This decision shows they want to genuinely work through their issues, demonstrating commitment despite their doubts. The therapy represents their attempt to address the growing disconnect between them.

Foreshadowing: The steady accumulation of small tensions, from toilet seats to song lyrics, has been building toward this breaking point.

• therapy
• marriage help
• nat
• josh
• relationship problems

By the end, both couples separate and find new romantic connections. Nat pursues Guy, the American client she met through work, while Josh follows his feelings for Chloe, his ex. The film concludes with both former couplesembracing these new relationships, suggesting that their rushed marriage was ultimately a stepping stone to more compatible partnerships.

Foreshadowing: The anniversary dinner revelations mark the turning point where both characters confess their desires for independence and pursue their true romantic interests.

• ending
• nat
• josh
• guy
• chloe
• new relationships
• divorce

Josh plays a prank on Nat by tricking her into arriving early for their solicitor meeting, turning it into a comedic mix-up. This playful behavior highlights their relationship dynamic and sets the tone for the film's humor, though it also hints at Josh's tendency to prioritize fun over seriousness in their marriage.

Foreshadowing: This early incident establishes the pattern of Josh's playful but sometimes insensitive approach to their relationship.

• josh
• nat
• solicitor
• trick
• prank
• meeting

During the dinner party celebrating their wedding gifts, differences between Nat and Josh surface through clashing honeymoon stories and conversations about their expectations. The event reveals underlying tensions, particularly regarding Josh's unresolved feelings for Chloe, which becomes a recurring source of conflict in their marriage.

Foreshadowing: This dinner party marks the first major public emergence of the cracks in their relationship.

• dinner party
• differences
• honeymoon
• nat
• josh
• conflict

The Christmas charades game becomes a chaotic moment when Josh awkwardly veers into inappropriate territory during the family game. Nat counters with her signature sarcasm, creating uncomfortable laughter. This scene highlights the growing strain in their relationship, as even a traditional holiday gathering becomes fraught with tension and miscommunication.

Foreshadowing: This uncomfortable family moment foreshadows the revelations about Nat's family's disapproval that emerge later.

• christmas
• charades
• family
• nat
• josh
• awkward