Oct 18 2009

Getting Back Together Needs Honesty

So, you and your now ex have called it quits. Are you having second, third, and fourth thoughts? Can you think about nothing else except what you don’t have anymore? breaking up

As difficult as it may be, the hard fact is that when we allow our emotions to dictate our actions, it is highly unlikely that we will get the desired results. So, think carefully about this. If you are still in love with your ex and not just peeved because he or she walked out on you instead of you “dumping them”, and the relationship is definitely worth saving, what can you do to succeed with “how to get my ex back”?

Stop and ask yourself “How do I feel?”

Does it still really hurt? Are you calm about the situation, or not?

Perhaps the break up was quite amicable, but now you realize that you miss your ex more than you thought you would. But, what if the break up was particularly harsh and painful for both parties?

What I am getting at is, if it was tough, both you and your ex are going to need time and space. Never make decisions based purely on emotions. Don’t go chasing after your ex as a way to get him or her back, especially when emotions are still strong, and both of you are still feeling vulnerable. male enhancement

You must recognize the existing problems and get them in the open. Usually, both people are to blame for not fulfilling each others needs. You might discover you never knew what those needs were because you failed to share. Sharing is bonding. In order to share, you must communicate and learn about each others feelings and needs. Both of you could be hurting without either one knowing.

What can you do?

Neither of you may be to blame. This is why communication and sharing are so important in a relationship. As you disclose your feelings be rational, reasonable, and calm. No one wins an argument or an angry discussion.

One must treat his or her own feelings with respect, listen to the inner voice, but these thoughts and feelings must be weighed and limited. Learn where your resistance is low, and try to avoid situations where you might give in to temptation. Avoid useless battles with yourself, and learn to say no to yourself, and others. But, also learn when to say ‘yes’.

Study personal strengths and weaknesses and what energizes and motivates you. Use these to produce behaviors that could enhance the relationship. Take responsibility for your own satisfaction. Find individual happiness; don’t depend on your spouse for personal fulfillment. This is selfish. True love never expects or demands anything in return. Happiness comes from within.

Be smart and take the route of least resistance. Take time to think things through, understand how you contributed to splitting up and take the necessary action to fix it. Then, when ready, start communicating with your ex in a positive, non-blaming manner and start to rebuild the relationship.

Aug 21 2009

Get Your Ex Back – 4 Things That Could Help

It’s terrifying being on your own again when you have been in a relationship for some time. With all the anger and despair you may be feeling, it is easy to be in a panic mode from this unwanted breakup. All you want to do is go back and change things. However, when you want to make things right, sometimes the things you say can make things even worse. All you want to do is get your ex back. If this is how you feel, then there are 4 things you should never do.

(1) Show Affection

Did you know that showing affection now may be the worst thing you can do especially right after a breakup? Why is this so? Time needs to pass for your ex to miss you. During this time, you need to come up with some kind of idea that can help you get your ex back. If you give your ex some cooling off time without speaking to them (should it be rude not to speak to them, then talk to them), then chances are it is likely you can work your way back into their lives.

(2) Show Fear

If you should find out your ex is dating someone, this could actually work in your favor. You should never worry about the person she/he is dating because nearly all relationships started on a rebound from another relationship never last. It may be wise for you to start going out with friends again. What ends up happening is he/she will think about those good times you shared and all those bad memories and feelings tend to fade.

(3) Show Life

If you want to get your ex back, one of the best ways to do it is show you are going on very well with your life. Most people want to sit back, listen to sappy songs and cry when they have been dumped. However, you should keep active and stay communal. The sooner you do this, the better. Even if everything you are portraying is a lie, as long as your ex hears that you have moved on with your life, he/she may seek out the reason for your happiness. Moving on with your life usually raises an exes’ curiosity.

(4) No Lies

Do not believe that your ex is the only one to live your life for. There are many chances to meet someone you deserve. If it is unlikely that your ex-mate and you will get back together, you can take what you learned in this relationship and put it with another. That doesn’t mean you cannot try to get back your ex. Just know that if it doesn’t work out, you won’t be lonely forever.

These ideas are only the beginning ways to get your ex back but it is not the “end all, be all” to relationship make-ups. Avoid making crucial mistakes that will turn him/her off.

Aug 6 2009

Get Back Together With Your Ex – 8 Questions To Ask Yourself

You want to make sure you get back together with your ex not because you are lonely and depressed but because you love and miss them. You want them for everything they have to offer emotionally, spiritually and physically because you don’t want the breakup to occur once more.

If this is something you have contemplated on for some time, you might have perhaps asked yourself some serious burning questions with regards to your ex and the relationship. Some of these questions focus around you and some focus on your ex but together, you came up with your answer.

(1) You hate to be alone and want that familiarity in your life?

When a relationship ends, no matter which person does it, there comes a period where each feels lonely. However, if this is the reason you want to get your ex back, then it is only bound to lead you to more pain later on. It’s even probable that while you are in this relationship of the past, you can miss out on your future.

(2) Do you think the pain you feel will go away if you are together again?

Everyone feels pain after a break up. However, this pain does ease up over time. Yet, if you feel this pain and think that the way to get over it is to hurt the other person as bad as you hurt or make them feel guilty in some way, then you have not thought out and dealt with your pain and anger.

(3) Do you want them back because they are unavailable?

Sometimes your motivations of wanting to get back together with your ex deal with their ability to move pass the relationship with you. If you find them blissful in their next relationship, they may not want to give up what they have with their new beau/belle. If they aren’t and they leave them for you, they may end up resenting you because of it. Not only that but you may find yourself worrying they are cheating on you with that ex, leading this issue to become a problem in this relationship.

(4) Your ex should have another chance?

If you are contemplating to giving your ex a second chance, think about what caused you both to call it quits. Some people can bring out the bad qualities in each other. If your ex and you have this type of relationship, it is probably good you walked away.

Another thing you should be aware of is if your ex walked away from you for someone else. Did they cheat on you during the relationship? Often times the old adage holds true: “Once a cheater, always a cheater.” No matter how much you try to love them, you can’t change them. Should your ex be abusive in any way, it is best for you to steer clear of this person. A person like this does not change and often times gets worse.

(5) Do you have grounds to think things could be different?

Even though time passes on, it doesn’t mean things will be different in the relationship. Both of you need to look seriously hard at why the relationship was unsuccessful. If you are thinking about getting back with your ex back, then work on those problems before you do. Timing can be a mitigating factor behind break ups. If this is the case, perhaps the both you can have another go later on.

(6) Did you tackle your own issues?

People always bring baggage to a relationship but how much baggage can determine how the relationship will sometimes go. Are you possessive and controlling? Do you feel you were clingy? By doing some soul searching and having some inner guidance, you can try to move past all the negativity. If you can’t deal with the baggage, the relationship is bound to not succeed again.

(7) How do your family/friends feel about them?

It’s never wise to blame one side of a failed relationship for the breakup because it takes two for it to fail. If you want to get back together with your ex, first talk with your family/friends for their guidance. Often times, these folks can give you an outside view of the relationship. It’s best to listen to what they say but ultimately the whole thing is up to you.

(8) Is the ex available or unavailable?

As time goes on, exes sometimes lose contact with one another. If you want a second go around with your ex and this is the case, finding out any kind of information about him or her is best. If it looks good for you, then go for it. If not, then hold your love for someone else.

Any relationship has a chance to work if both persons want it. However, if you suffer a break up that was one sided or bad timing, some will just cling to the hope that they can get back together with their ex. People should always think clearly and rationally when it comes to relationships especially past relationships before trying it all over again.