Tips on how to save a relationship
A relationship that has turned sour is strenuous, both emotionally and mentally. A failing relationship can make you a recluse and drains you off, of your energy to move forward in life. Sometimes it seems that letting go the relation is the best solution though it is not at all correct. Resolving the crisis in a relationship makes the bond stronger between you and your partner and also makes you evolve as a human being. Facing problems make you learn about solving them. There are few simple tips which can help you tide over the difficult phase of a bad relation.
Love is an adhesive that can always mend a broken heart and effectively bring you and your partner together. A true love always finds its way to reach its true love. Genuine love always impresses your partner and is too strong to be defeated by any difference. Keep loving and be sure that your relation will remain always rock solid.
Communication is the second most important point after love, between a couple. Good communication can make a relation flourish, just as easily as bad communication can ruin a relation. It is very critical that the partners are completely open to each other and there are no grey or unknown areas between them. Being truthful to your partner is the best practice. Communication doesn’t imply conveying only the good things to each other. Even if you are aware that a certain discussion will draw heated arguments, go ahead with it. Pick up a nice place where you will not be disturbed while having an argument.
If you can recall you will notice that most of the time the relation takes a nose dive right after a heated argument. This happens due to various reasons. The outcome of the argument doesn’t affects a partner but the way it is conducted. Losing an arguments is not as bad as winning it through an ugly process. Make it a practice not to use swear words or calling names during an argument. Also do not dig up past history and refer to them. Try to focus on the topic of the discussion and do not deviate from it.
Listening is another skill that is very useful in building a strong relation. Everyone carves for attention and the more you give the better. Listening itself is a skill that is highly appreciated. While you listen to your partner intently, try to understand the emotions behind the words of the person. Try to study him/her and understand the body language. Trying to listen to his/her words appeases your partner. Besides it gives you a chance to get an inner view of him/her.
Another useful rule to maintain a healthy relationship is to never go to bed being cross with one another. This is a sacred rule and works wonder, almost like a charm. Most of the arguments of the past night start to fade in the new morning. Take a vow both of you to call a truce at night.
A small gesture every day that shows your love for your partner is a good idea. This also makes the heart fond about you. Giving a rose every day or occasionally sending a card is a good gesture. Helping him or her with small jobs also increase intimacy and makes a heart fond.
Stop fretting about your in laws. No matter how worse they are and how correct you are; you are only hurting the feelings of your partner. No one likes to listen to continuous bragging about his or her parents. If you adapt this practice as your favorite past time then be aware of the impending doom. You will not even understand what hit you once your partner explodes. When the condition crosses the limit of restrain, the explosion can get triggered by any small issue. Though the reason for the quarrel is never spelt out clearly but the effect is generally devastating. The best practice is not to open your mouth if you are not particularly fond of your in-laws. After all you will have to spend your life with your spouse and not his/her in-laws.
Follow these tips and enjoy a healthy and rewarding relationship with your partner.
