Getting Back Together: When and If the Relationship is Worth Saving

Karen Cook
Are you hurting now? Has your partner broken off your relationship? Perhaps you didn't even see it coming. Now you're in a state of disbelief. There's a reason that relationship break-ups and divorce are very high on those stress scales. They are one of the most devastating life events we can experience.

Most of us will go through these trying times. For some couples, it's the best thing for them to go their separate ways. If a couple just isn't on the same wavelength, it can't and shouldn't be forced. We all want partners but not the wrong one. Then there are those unions which are toxic. Walk, don't run from these. You deserve better. And deep down, you know it.

This is about those good relationships that break up for any number of reasons and it should get a second chance. It may have been caused by a silly argument. Someone storms out and in spite of themselves, they won't give in to a reunion. At least not any time soon.

Work stress can damage a couple. Instead of understanding the causes, a partner blames everything on the other partner. It's easy to lash out at our loved ones instead of the boss. That doesn't make it right, though. Anyway, a break-up happens because the person thinks that will solve all life's problems.

In many cases, both parts of the couple suffer. A good relationship is hard to have and to hold. And it is worth fighting for. If you truly believe that yours is one of those, you'll want to try and repair it. You know deep in your soul, you were made for each other. You just need to find your way back.

Here's where what you do or don't do will make all the difference to the success of getting back together. Or not. In your grief you may find yourself thinking of doing things that will turn out wrong. This usually smacks of neediness and desperation. Something you do not want to convey.

Phoning, emailing, texting or sending smoke signals are a no-no. Sending flowers or presents are not good ideas, either. Don't think this is just how teenagers behave. I've seen men and women of all ages do the very same thing. When our hearts are broken and we are raw, we do not think with a sound mind. We end up behaving in ways that mortify us after we've stepped away from the situation and allowed the feelings to be processed.

So what do we do? What are the rules to be followed for getting back together? If we're lucky, we get to have a relationship coach. An expert who can guide us. Because if it's worth it, it's worth fighting for.

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Published by Karen Cook

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