Topic: Secrets of Relationship Advice
Posted December 5, 2008 by TrafficKahuna
It’s tough to get over a break up quickly and we are not going to sugar coat this in this article however, there are definitely ways you can ease the emotional pain you’re suffering at the moment and we will highlight 7 positive ways to achieve this.
Being positive may sound like a tired old bit of advice and to simply tell someone to be positive today may often get dismissed as information which is overdone. Well, it’s not and if you can simply give it a try instead of bowing the head and letting the world close in on you you’ll be amazed at the effect this can have in improving not only your own demeanor but the way others look at you.
Make no mistake, when a break up occurs both parties are under the spotlight and while this may sound unfair, some delight at seeing someone else fall apart for whatever reason. Don’t give them the satisfaction.
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You can get over a break up fast - you simply need to start with yourself and present yourself in a positive light. Here are seven ways to achieve this:
1. Avoid disappearing off the face of the earth and cutting yourself off from family and friends. You may not feel like being around anybody right now but make the effort to keep in touch with the people closest to you.
2. Take a moment and write down exactly how you feel. Don’t hold anything back. By writing out your emotions on paper you are releasing a lot of tension and it’s amazing how beneficial it is to be able to see your feelings in black and white.
3. Write down all your good points. Be honest and write everything about you you consider is positive.
4. Write out all the negative things about your ex. Again, be truthful and don’t attempt to make excuses for the things you consider to be negative aspects of their personality and demeanor.
5. Maintain a positive demeanor around your friends and the friends of your ex when you bump into them. People will expect you to be negative at this time but it will be a victory for you if you give them the opposite and this can only build your self esteem and self confidence.
6. If you do want to get emotional take time out on your own and let your emotions out in a place where no one can see you. Cry if you have to and be vocal if you need to be.
7. Avoid hanging onto mementos of your ex. Get rid of photos, notes, jewelry and yes, even parts of your wardrobe if it contains clothing either bought by your ex or you bought it shopping together. This will help you in being able to get over your break up quickly. It just makes sense.
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Posted December 4, 2008 by TrafficKahuna
The problem of how to save a relationship after cheating has challenged people for centuries. The truth is, relationships can be saved after infidelity but there needs to be a committed attempt by both parties.
Too often there is just one person committed to the cause and when this happens, like it or not, it’s best to simply cut ties and move on. This is what needs to be established initially. If your partner has cheated on you then before any thoughts of relationship saving can take place, several things need to be established.
We have several tips in this article which can help you get back on the path to a happy relationship. But unless you’re prepared to make the effort instead of trying to “sweep things under the carpet” then there is no future in staying together.
5 Ways To Reconciliation
To save your relationship after cheating needs to start with a committment from both of you. Don’t accept anything less from a partner who has strayed than commitment to making it work. This includes laying “all cards on the table.”
1. You need to establish just “how rotten the apple is.” In other words, don’t be blinded into thinking it was a one time thing. Tackle the issue with no timidness. After all, your future is at stake so until you figure out just how extensive the unfaithfulness is, it will be difficult to move onto the next step.
2. This ties in with the first point and it’s something all too common with couples faced with infidelity issues. Simply avoid the temptation to get your own back by returning the favor and cheating on your partner. By doing this you’ve suddenly doubled the problem and in all fairness, if either of you are capable of being unfaithful then simply end the relationship now.
3. Try to get to the bottom of why your partner strayed. If they are a serial strayer then head for the door but if it is just a one-time occurrence then look for something a little deeper. Look at your behavior as well; is there anything you’ve done or are doing differently from when you first met. Have your partner be honest with the way he feels about you and the issues he has. In other words, it’s time to be honest with each other now and unless you are, it will be difficult moving forward.
4. Saving your relationship after cheating once you established the underlying cause requires some getting back to the past. In other words, think about when you first met. What you both liked to do together. Start dating again or take a weekend trip away even if it’s only and hour or two from where you live. get involved in activities together and most of all, be with friends who treat you as an inseparable couple.
5. Under no circumstances bring up the past indiscretion. Don’t be tempted to get back at your partner in an argument by dredging up their shortcomings of the past.
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Posted November 27, 2008 by TrafficKahuna
It was hard to accept it at first, but right now there’s just no other way to put it: your relationship seems to be going nowhere. You want to know how to save your relationship.
It’s always painful to watch a relationship die right before your eyes, but you can always do something to save your relationship! If you believe that it will be big mistake to let this relationship end, then stop get on your feet and do something to prevent this from happening.
To save your relationship, the first thing that you have to do is sit down with your partner. Have an honest, heart-to-heart talk, lay all your cards on the table and agree that both of you will work to save the relationship. Remember that it would be useless to save a relationship if only one person is willing to make it last.
One more thing you can do to save your relationship is taking some time to do things you and your partner always did before. It could be as simple as eating ice cream at the nearby ice cream shop, watching a movie every Saturday after having dinner at your favorite restaurant. This could rekindle the spark that seems to be losing its glow in your relationship.
Other than spending more time with each other, make the effort of spending more time talking with each other. Ask you partner how his or her day went. Call him or her during your lunch hour or coffee break just to say hello. This will help the two of you be involved in each other’s lives more than you ever were and could actually help save your relationship.
These are just some of the things you can do if you truly want to save your relationship from disappearing into thin air. There are also the bigger, grander things you can do such as planning surprises on ordinary days, or giving small gifts “just because it’s Friday”, but always start with the simple, little things. Pick it up from the bottom, and your love will blossom.
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Don’t make a mistake that will cost you a future with the person you love. Acting solely on impulse can result in you causing even more damage to the relationship. If you strongly believe that you are meant to be with your lover and you want them back, these are methods that will get your ex back. You can have your lover back if you learn exactly what you need to do now before things get any worse.
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Posted November 26, 2008 by TrafficKahuna
The internet has irrevocably changed the way we all live today. There’s inevitably an online solution to every dilemma. From shopping to schooling to working options, there’s now an option with the word “online” attached to it. While I’m a big fan of everything online – banking, shopping, even working online – there’s one online thing I find disconcerting. Online dating does not sit well with me.
Let’s face it. The anonymity of people online poses one huge obstacle to dating – the question of trust. With every resource available at your fingertips, how can you be sure his profile is not just a copy-paste from someone’s? Is he really quoting Tennyson or did he just Google those lines up to impress you? Is the prince charming really a prince or is he an axe-murdering circus freak pretending to be one?
I’m always as honest online as I am offline. I figured there’s no use pretending to be what I’m not to someone I may never even meet. But alas, few people share that view. Last I’ve heard, 419 scammers now populate Craigslist and dating sites looking for prey. Okay, so maybe I think too much but can anyone really be too cautious? I’m allergic to cigarette smoke so smoking is a no-no. But how do I know he doesn’t have stash on a cigar flask somewhere? How do I know he’s not fond of Zippo Lightersand actually own a collection of them? While he types away spinning his magical tale, how do I know he’s not firing up a cigar with a personalized zippo?
There are many who have found success with online dating. Good for them. But these success stories don’t necessarily mean you’d be as successful. Everything is a risk, true. But there are far more complicated complications involved in online dating than in traditional, in-person social contacts. For every success story you hear of, there are thousands of horror stories to match. This is not to say you shouldn’t try it. By all means, please do. The only thing I’m cautioning you is for you to be extra careful. Keep your wits about. Trust is an issue in any kind of relationship. Remember not to give it freely; let him or her earn it. A sincere guy would be happy to work for it; a scammer will use the issue to manipulate you. Just remember: If it’s too good to be true, it probably is.
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Posted November 24, 2008 by TrafficKahuna
Perhaps you were denying it at first, but now there’s no other way to say it: your relationship seems to be going nowhere. You want to know “how to save my relationship?” and keep the person you love the most in your life.
It’s painful to watch a beautiful thing crumble to the ground, but you can always do something so you can stop asking yourself the question: how to save my relationship? If you believe that you will be making a big mistake if you let this relationship end, then stop being lazy and do something to prevent this from happening.
If you want to save your relationship, the first thing that you have to do is sit down and talk with your partner. Have an honest, heart-to-heart talk and agree that both of you will work to save your relationship. Remember that it would be hard and perhaps useless to save a relationship if only one person is willing to do all the work.
Another thing you can do to save your relationship is to take some time to do things the two of you always did before. It could be as simple and as “old school” as eating ice cream at the nearby ice cream shop, or it could be watching a movie every Saturday at your favorite mall. This could rekindle the flames that are slowly dying within the two of you.
Aside from spending more time with each other, you should also make the effort of spending more time talking with each other. Ask you partner how his or her day was. Have a little chat over the phone during your lunch hour or coffee break. This will help the two of you be involved in each other’s lives more than you ever were and could help in your how to save my relationship project.
These are just some of the things you can do in order to save your relationship from falling to pieces. There are bigger, grander things you can do such as planning surprises on ordinary days, but always start with the simple, little things. As the saying goes, a little bit goes a long way.
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