Recognize the Issue
If you find yourself thinking “I need to fix my relationship,” the first step is to recognize the underlying issue. Take time to reflect on what is causing the strain in your relationship and be honest with yourself about where things went wrong.
Communicate Openly
Communication is key in any relationship. Sit down with your partner and have an open and honest conversation about your feelings and concerns. Listen to their perspective without judgment and work together to find common ground.
Organise some time throughout the day when you can sit together and talk. Organise some time together when you can go out for a meal and enjoy each other’s company. Organise to go out with family or friends to rekindle the social side of life that you both liked.
Seek Professional Help
If you are struggling to resolve issues on your own, seeking the help of a therapist or counselor can be beneficial. A neutral third party can provide guidance and support as you work through your relationship challenges.
Make Time for Each Other
Novelty is important to relationships to keep things interesting and to form new memories and experiences together, and the absence of it can cause boredom—and restlessness—to set in. If you’re bored in your relationship, try some of the above tips for bringing the spark back. To center a relationship and bring it back to life, Dr. Manly says it’s key for both partners to make efforts to make the dynamic more connective and fun.
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The ingredients for a healthy relationship are trust, safety, and emotional connection, says clinical psychologist Carla Marie Manly, PhD, author of Date Smart. If the issues in your relationship are rooted in problems within these realms, and you’re not able to effectively resolve them, it’s likely that the partnership won’t be able to recover. She adds that most ongoing relationship struggles come back to safety, connection, and trust. Whether that answer is to stay together or move apart depends on what is learned. That said, if done well, a break can lead both people in the partnership to a better life independent of the outcome.
She is also the author of Letting Go of Your Ex and Lies We Tell Ourselves. Being clear about the purpose of the separation is helpful in reminding yourself and your partner why you are separated during the tough times. With an estimated 35.5% unemployment rate in Raqqa, many families continue to rely on their children’s income. This makes it hard to completely ban the practice, Shouaib said.
In the hustle and bustle of everyday life, it’s easy to neglect quality time with your partner. Make a conscious effort to prioritize your relationship by scheduling regular date nights or activities that you both enjoy.
We liked our cycling trip and still go on bike rides together. I am now the proud owner of my very own bike and I’ve even had a basket put onto the handlebars so that we can have more picnics. So I urge you to try new things so that you too can have something to do that will bring you closer together.
Show Appreciation
Expressing gratitude and appreciation for your partner can go a long way in strengthening your relationship. Take the time to acknowledge the things they do for you and make an effort to show them how much you care.
