A Few Words on How to Fix a Broken Relationship

The pain of a broken relationship can be overwhelming and because of this

there are literally thousands of pieces of advice, in books, online etc, aimed at ending these break ups. Though the end of all you hold dear may seem imminent, there are two points you may want to consider if you want to fix a broken relationship; observing a time out between the parties and reconnecting through communication.

Time heals most wounds

After a break up there may be lingering negative and bitter feelings on both sides, so give yourself a month or two before making any attempts at reconciliation. Calling right away and pleading for forgiveness can be the final nail in the coffin, not only because the breakup is still fresh in everyone’s mind, but it could be seen as an act of desperation and rejected. Everyone needs time to calm down and think rationally.

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The best thing to do is focus on yourself by getting on with your life, socializing, re-inventing your wardrobe, changing your look and  spending time thinking things through, Ask yourself questions like: What was the reason for ending  the relationship? What could I have done differently to avoid this outcome?  The answers to the above questions should be weighed against the answer of one question: What was good about this relationship? There are times that it is better to let some things go, relationships are no different, and this approach is a good way to determine if you should even try to fix the broken relationship.

So you are going to try again

If you have determined, after your time out, to try again, the next thing to do is rebuild the lines of communication. Start with small steps such as a phone call to test the waters. If your ex is receptive, remember to keep the conversation light and positive and talk about things you have in common. Once this bridge has been crossed, invite your partner to meet in a neutral place. Your conversation should be neither bitter nor harsh, as this is counterproductive. Talk about positive changes made in your life, tell the truth , respect the person’s feelings, be prepared to listen to what they have to say( even if they are criticizing you) and be willing to accept their suggestions.

To fix a broken relationship is easier said than done.  You can get advice from one of the thousands of books on the subject, but you must be prepared to implement the suggestions that you find. You will find that all of them have two important steps in common:  Both parties need to have some time alone to re-evaluate the relationship and establishment of an honest and understanding line of communication.

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