7 Ways To Prevent A Breakup
The honeymoon phase of your relationship is over and now you have this weird feeling like something is off. You are really unsure what it is but that little voice inside of you doesn’t leave you be. You are afraid that the end of your relationship is on the horizon and you feel like it’s time to prevent that.
Some relationships are best when they end. Nobody should tolerate being mistreated, cheated or abused in any way. On the other hand, there are relationships that have just hit a rough patch but they are still worth saving. If that’s the case there are some ways to prevent a breakup ever from happening:
1. Don’t expect things to resolve on their own.
Avoid the “things will change eventually” way of thinking. Sure, sometimes time is all you need for some things to fall into place. Then there are some other things that can’t be solved without honest and open conversation. Be upfront with your partner and discuss things. A relationship can’t work if you are both not equally invested.
2. Avoid being too needy.
Maybe you are just spending too much time together. You forgot how to have fun without him. Sometimes all you need is some space. Find more time for your friends and family. Pursue some of your own interests. When you finally get to spend some time with your partner, it will be so much better because you missed each other.
3. Don’t try too hard.
Sometimes one person always gives more to the relationship than the other one. Often times, it makes a person feel unappreciated. Remember that a relationship is mutual work and mutual effort. If you feel like you are being taken for granted, talk to your partner. Maybe he is unaware of your feelings.
4. Go on dates with your partner.
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It sounds silly at first, but sometimes life gets hectic. Your work and your responsibilities just get the best of you and you miss out on alone time with your partner. Ask him out. Watch a movie, take a long walk, go out to grab some drinks—anything that grants you some alone time. Maybe all your relationship needs is a bit of pampering—some alone time to remind you why you fell in love in the first place.
5. Listen to each other.
We are so easily distracted by technology these days that we don’t actually listen to people. We should pay attention to the person. A lot of things get miscommunicated when you are distracted.
6. Ask what the problem is before making accusations.
We often jump to conclusions and don’t even bother asking our partner what the problem is—if there’s even a problem to begin with. Men and women operate on different levels, so where one sees a problem, the other sees as something normal. Communicate, ask openly what the problem is before you react.
7. Don’t forget to communicate your thoughts.
More often than not, relationships become victims of unmet expectations. Your partner doesn’t know what you expect from him until you say it aloud. And it goes the other way around, too. Ask your partner what he expects and what he would want from you. Poor communication leads to frustration and unhappiness and that’s not something anybody would want in a relationship. So be open and honest with your partner about everything. It will strengthen your relationship.
