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Moving on: Breaking Up without Breaking Down

  • Posted on April 8, 2012 at 7:26 pm

I have discovered a very insightful book that may help you get through this difficult time.

Part of the highly successful ‘Relate’ series, this advice book tackles the growing issue of divorce and relationship break-up. The book has recieved several good reviews and no bad reviews on Amazon which should give you confidence in a time when the smallest flaws are thoroughly scrutinised online.

Product Description

One in three marriages ends in divorce. Cohabitation, marriage, divorce and re-marriage are becoming a normal part of the pattern of everyday life. However, the effects of such a pattern on the adults and children involved can be extremely detrimental if handled badly.

In the Relate Guide to Moving On, Suzie Hayman draws on her many years experience as a Relate counsellor and agony aunt and provides information, advice and practical strategies to help you cope, as positively as possible, with the stress of breaking up with your partner. You will learn how to manage negative feelings, help your children through the difficult process, communicate with your partner and children throughout, cope with shared parenting responsibilities and sort out financial issues.

Sympathetic, sound and full of positive, practical advice, this is an invaluable guide for all those facing the breakdown of their relationship.

Break Up Songs

  • Posted on April 9, 2012 at 2:43 pm

10. Beyonce – Single Ladies

9. Justin Timberlake – Cry Me A River

8. Pink – So What

7. The Black Keys – Next Girl

6. Rihanna – Take a bow

5. Fleetwood Mac – You Can Go Your Own Way

4. Sinead O’Connor – Nothing Compares To You

3. No Doubt – Don’t Speak

2. Beyonce – Irreplaceable

1. Destiny’s Child – Survivor

 

Playlists of all above songs in countdown order!

Edit: The list is intended for a mixed audience.

I encourage you to skip songs that don’t relate to your circumstances.

How To Get Over A Break Up

  • Posted on April 9, 2012 at 1:03 pm

The most painful and awful life changing experience you can ever face is when you are dealing with a breakup. How to get over someone you love is a lot easier said than done.
Getting over a breakup is achievable

Life is not worth living anymore and your world has suddenly come to a standstill. Do you get these kinds of agonizingly painful thoughts every day in and out? Are you feeling absolutely depressed, lonely and lost? So how do tackle such an awful task of getting over your breakup?

Well even though it is not so easy, it is achievable. You need to be in control of your thought process and portray a lot of self-confidence.

In the beginning the course of dealing with your breakup might seem like climbing Mount Everest. But once you get a hold of it, life might become much simpler and peaceful.
Pamper yourself

It is really very difficult to let go of the memories of the special moments that you shared with your loved one. You may have received a lot of gifts. There might have been lots of pictures or videos of you two together. Try to dispose of the gifts or pictures; else it might break you down whenever you are exposed to it.

Do not fall prey to self-pity. Understandably you are depressed but if you do not take control of your feelings, things might turn from bad to worse. To get away from depression try to get involved in some hobbies. Do something that you like. Pamper yourself.
Take advice from your friends and family members

Try to find yourself a friend, if you don’t have any. Cry on your friends shoulder. Speak with your family. They can help you achieve the staggering task of how to get over someone you love. At such times you will know the worth of your friends and your family.

They might give you some good advice; take it because you might not be in the right state of mind to decide anything. You might make some very rash decisions, so please consult them before doing anything. They might even stop you from making a fool of yourself in front of your ex.

If your ex and you work at the same place try to change your job. Try meeting new people and you might come across some really fascinating people. How to get over someone you love is just what you are trying to do right now.

5 Top Tips!

  • Posted on February 7, 2012 at 3:10 pm

 

  • Sometimes breaking up over the phone IS the answer. Although it is thought of as an insensitive way of ending a relationship; breaking up over the phone can be the better option for both partners for a couple of reasons. It creates a one on one situation where your partner is not going to be embarrassed (provided they are at home and not in public). This allows them to fully express their emotions without feeling that others are witnessing them being dumped. Another reason is that they have the ability to cut of the conversation if they wish instead of waiting for you to leave if they feel overwhelmed.
  • Break up doesn’t have to mean goodbye. A good mindset to have when breaking up is that you’re not ending the relationship; but reather you are  changing it. You can still remain a part of the other persons life without becoming an enemy. If you go into the conversation with this goal you will have a good chance of coming across in a caring way that your ‘soon to be ex’ can appreciate on some level.
  • Choose the right environment. If you decide to meet in person it is vital that you do so in a suitable place. Do not choose somewhere busy like a bar or cafe as you may attract the attention of people nearby and cause unnecessary embarrassment for the person you are breaking up with. This being said, you should make sure that there are some people nearby incase your “soon to be ex” becomes angry and lashes out at you. In my opinion a quiet part of a public park is ideal.
  • Don’t fight back. It is perfectly normal for your partner to have a strong reaction to the break up. Many people will counter this reaction with their own emotional outburst. You should know that you are breaking the relationship for your own reasons that will benifit your life. Use this as fuel to stay calm in the heated moment. If things escalate and your ex becomes out of control you should know when to leave. There may come a point where they no longer wish to resolve things and are simply trying to emotionally attack you.
  • Be genuine. Consider why you really want to break up and try to explain it in a caring way. 9/10 people want to break up because there is something wrong with the relationship and its really not going to work. If this is the case, know that you are making the right choice and don’t feel guilty about breaking up. If what you are doing makes sense then your “soon to be ex” will understand on some level, even if they don’t seem to at the time.

 

How to Break Up With Someone Nicely

  • Posted on January 6, 2012 at 9:55 pm

Relationships are hard. Sometimes it’s necessary to realize that it just isn’t working and break up. A break up can be devastating to the person being broken up with (dumped!) so it’s important that if you care about the person that you learn how to break up with someone nicely. A break up doesn’t have to be insulting, angry or filled with blame.
Believe it or not there are people who break up and remain friends, or at least amiable acquaintances. Just because you are not meant to be “together” doesn’t mean that there’s no value in a relationship between you and the other person.

Breaking up with someone nicely doesn’t mean giving trite and clichéd reasons like these:

  • It’s not you, it’s me!
  • You deserve better.
  • Maybe we should see other people.

Breaking up with someone nicely means not ending the relationship on an angry note by explaining how you really feel. If a person has deserved your time and devotion then they also deserve the truth no matter how difficult it may be. If you aren’t ready to settle down with one person then obviously the person you are with isn’t “the one” for you. Simply explaining that while you enjoy spending time with the person but aren’t ready for a serious relationship should get the conversation started. More than likely if you discuss it reasonably the other person will also see that the relationship isn’t all it should be.

In order to work a relationship requires that both people want to be together and are dedicated 100% to making it work. If you aren’t feeling it, then small arguments and hurt feeling will occur until you address the problem and make the decision that maybe the two of you are better as friends than lovers. Learning how to break up with someone nicely isn’t so much a strategy or a lesson to learn other than being considerate of the other person’s feelings and being honest about your own feelings.

A nice break up doesn’t involve dumping someone by text or email, name calling, cheating, accusations or blame. To break up nicely both parties need to sit down and have a discussion, maybe one partner doesn’t want to break up but when it’s all explained the breakup can go peacefully and without any hard feelings.  In most cases you won’t be close friends immediately because each of you needs to deal with the ending of the relationship and learn to relate to one another as something different than a partner. There will be a period of adjustment even after a nice break up before you will be able to joke or hang out with one another without any lingering relationship urges. Casual touching or hugging will be difficult after a nice break up and when one of you begins dating someone else there will likely be another period of adjustment. If you both move in the same social circles a nice break up is almost imperative if you both wish to retain the same friends.

How to break up with someone nicely may seem like a waste of time, after all you’re done with the person right? In some cases this may be true, but for many people some of their best friends throughout their lives are people that they have dated at one time or another.

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How to get back on track after breaking a long relationship

  • Posted on January 1, 2012 at 12:00 pm

Take you time. Before returning to the dating scene, you have to take the time to filter all the feelings that you still feel for your ex-lover. The worst thing you can do is to bring negative emotions into a new relationship. Take time to consider what has happened and know that you did it for the right reasons. Do not rush into a new relationship without being sure that you are really ready for it.  You should do whatever you have to do to clear your head. Cry if you feel like crying, listen to sad songs and  treat yourself with creature comforts. Quite often people will isolate themselves during this time. You can certainly give yourself your own space but make sure you take time to be surrounded by a good, positive group of people. Grief will eventually disappear sooner or later and you’ll be ready to get back on the dating scene.

Help yourself forget. Once you are done with the feelings, do the same thing with memories. Never ever get caught in old memories, photos or anything that might remind you of an old love. Things that remind you of your ex-partner do not need to be thrown out but make sure you store them far away from sight like in the basement or any place where you aren’t looking too often. That way you will be able to deal with them when ready. Do not waste your life on memories. You should rather enjoy the present and make the most of it. If your thoughts still occasionally flee at the moments spent with a former partner; keep yourself busy. Fill up your schedule to take your mind of them. Fill your free time with various activities. Sign up for some sort of creative workshops, or, what would be even better, a gym, aerobics or some sports course. Working out can make you feel like you are improving yourself and that your life is headed in the right direction. After some time you will be in a better mind set to move on.

Smile and look sexy.  If you look good you feel good. You should respect your feelings but a good way improving your mood is to be dress up and put out positive energy. Invite friends and go to a party, dance and listen to good music. Order your favorite drinks and meet new people. On a night out go to the place that doesn’t remind you of the former partners. Be the king or queen of the evening, don’t care about anyone or anything and have fun until the early morning hours.

Sex with others will be different. Do not walk around through life with your eyes closed. Rather look around yourself and you’ll realize that your ex was not the only person in the world. The biggest mistake you can do after breaking up your long-term relationship is looking around for someone that is same as your ex-love was. Instead of that, try to get some new acquaintances, and get ready for new experiences that someone different can offer you. Even sex with a new person will be different. For some, this would represent a catastrophe, while for others this new experience will be a pleasing experience. Often, after so many years being someone; being with another person may be somewhat unusual, but with a fair dose of passion you can overcome that.

 

Are you cheating just because you want to end your relationship?

  • Posted on December 30, 2011 at 7:13 pm

There are many causes for animal attraction. If you cannot resist your secretary, and would like to get him or her in your bed, or, while masturbating, every day thoughts on class mates or co-workers are haunting you, hormones or ovulation may be to blame. You have a steady partner or you are even married? What oo you do? Surrender to the passions or give up?

Hormones are to blame. During ovulation, women like to dream about someone else’s man. They can even get themselves into the situation to, not thinking anything bad; suggest sex on the photocopier to a colleague. Subconsciously, we may be attracted to the scent that our brain recognizes. The more the smell of our sympathy corresponds to our nerves, the more difficult it will be to resist the animal attraction. Elevated estrogen or testosterone levels may be to blame for that.

Are you to blame? As we have said, blame could be on hormones or nerves. But you may wonder whether the fault lies on you? It is well known that when a relationship is failing, people like to look for the easiest solution – they start being attracted to other people, and it is possible to even have sex with that person. But this is just a game of emotions and running away from the truth. Unfortunately, often we are not aware of it and realize only when it’s too late. Often when someone cheats on his or hers longtime partner, only then realizes that he doesn’t even like that person. Then they finally begin to think about what is actually going on and where their relationship did went wrong. Than is the time for the question: do you have feelings for your partner at all?

Cheating is not the solution. The easiest way is to close your eyes and let the passions do their job, but is it the right way out of the long-term relationship? Believe me, for you and your love it will be much easier if you aren’t even considering cheating as the solution. I know it’s hard to talk while you are boiling with rage, or if you feel that your partner does not listen. Do you think that they deserve to be cheated on because of that? Take three deep breaths, sit in front of your partner and without accusing tell them what you think. Accusations such as “You are guilty!” do not lead to constructive discussion. Rather start with: “It bothers me that we make love rarely… It hurts me that we are not romantic anymore…”.

Build up or tear down? In these seemingly intractable situations all you need is honesty. If you or your partner cannot overcome your problems and blame each other, then we can tell you that you will stay in current situation for several more years. And then, if you get sick of it, you will blame others again. You are responsible for your situation, because only you have allowed yourself to get into it. I know it’s hard to accept it, but honest conversations are of great importance, if you really want continue relationship with your partner. If you fail, it means that it’s time for a new beginning. Finally, you know the old saying: “If you don’t get rid of old life, there is no place for new and fresh.”

I hope you will succeed with your partner and solve problems that plague you. If not, then, when you find out what has happened to you, leave the past behind you. Don’t force yourself or your partner to stay in a dysfunctional relationship.

 

Breaking up because “It’s not the real thing”

  • Posted on December 30, 2011 at 7:09 pm

Breaking up or end of the world in a small. Breaking up means the end of the world in miniature. Of course, only on the personal level. What, where and why questions that are part of individual’s life, whether we like it or not and break someone’s meaning of life into pieces of memories. Feeling of “butterflies in your stomach” is replaced with the feeling of cold anxiety.

But since the life goes on, and it’s healthy to breathe deeply, detailed analysis is more than necessary. In fact, it’s the only way to begin evaluating the past from some safe distance that allows us to see that wonderful period of our life as a historical fact. So, that way, complete empathy in the past is no longer possible.

What lies beneath the phrase “That’s not the real thing”? Though there is no particular explanation, we can offer some simple and some complex answers.

Passion that was the reason for starting relationship has faded away and psychological relationship between man and woman has not appeared. So, dead end street. No more euphoria, at least one partner no longer intends to continue the relationship in an emotional void that was created.

Material balance. Since people are generally calculated, apparently it cannot be a negligible factor. Where you live, what kind of attitude you have toward the property, and how much are you spending – all that and even more determines your style of life which your partner compares with their and seeks for parallels, contact points and passing. At the same time they are speculating the future, pondering whether differences / similarities be functional.

Opinion of others matters. In this case is not about what others really think about your partner, but what do you think they think! This includes your social status, social power connected with it and the degree of prestige and respect, which your environment attributes to you.

Opinion of his or hers family. it sounds strange, but these are the people with whom the hours of meetings should be fun. Otherwise, they should be avoided, because if you don’t get on well with them, it’s not encouraging for future of your relationship.

The mindset and world view. The key question is: is it really necessary to have the same opinion as your beloved one? Or is it better to let difference be a bridge between the two worlds, where the exchange of information functions as discovering yet unknown aspects of life.

Ethnicity. If we assume that every man is a world for himself, in this case the nationality makes that world even more different. You may start comparing personal characteristics with a national affiliation, which is not smart in any way.

Supremacy and subordination, women have (or pretend to have) the ability to induce a man to behave as they wish. In short, the woman becomes dominant in the relationship; a man is fighting for her affection. That’s why men fall under the influence of women, while women want security. If they get the feeling that their chosen individual isn’t a “real man”, he loses his value. What kind of man is a “real man” you might find some other way because there is no specific definition for that.

Number of sexual partners. It is well known that most of us have to change a number of sexual partners in order to eventually stabilize and settle up with one. Thus, they feel satisfaction with the partner, but the body just has not said its last, or the desire to experiment with others still strongly determines their life. In this case, you were simply in the wrong place at the wrong time – you’re not persons who will spend the rest of their lives together.

“It’s not the real thing” act as an excuse that sums up everything that should be said. Sweeping under the carpet remains a virtue, while dealing with a person apparently is the characteristic of the brave, honest and good people.

 

When to break up

  • Posted on December 27, 2011 at 11:16 am

Usually the wrong feeling in your stomach is the first sign of things that things are getting worse in your relationship. If you have a feeling that something isn’t right, something probably has changed for the worse. Maybe your feelings for partner are starting to change to anger and cold where it once was the warmth and kindness, and this may be the sign of something that is missing and that the relationship is beginning to deteriorate. But on the other side, it may be just another phase in your relationship you are passing through. Well, how to know exactly what is it? If it’s time to break up, you can spot many signs that can show you if your relationship has reached the end or if it’s possible to save it.
More fights. If you have previously agreed on everything (or almost), and now you are arguing and disagreeing constantly, it can be indicate that things are worsening. It may be even more obvious if your better half is now constantly searching for mistakes and grumbling for every little thing, and begins fights for no reason.

Passion reduction. If you have been enjoying a good sex life previously, and it suddenly stops for no obvious reason, it could indicate that something is wrong. Though it is natural to have such periods when you get involved in certain circumstances, but if partner of yours refuses your seduction over a long period – it could be a warning sign.

You are avoiding each other. Of course, it isn’t possible for you to spend all the time together, but if you previously were close and spent a lot of time together holding hands, talking, having fun or kissing, and it begins to dwindle to a level when you begin to avoid each other, it’s a great sign that that you aren’t enjoying the presence of each other any more, and a indicate that the relationship is slowly disappearing.

Jealousy. If your partner is flirting with an obvious intention to make you jealous, it is an alarm that your partner feels insecure and requires more dedication, or it may indicate that they have been really trying to seduce someone new to compensate the loss of attraction towards you.

Interference with family members. When your partner starts using family members like children against you when arguing, then this is an indication of the danger. Involvement of family members could only create discord and create a rivalry in your relationship.

Dependence increase.  When your partner is suddenly showing increased dependence on you, the problem arises, and it may mean that he or she has noticed that there is something wrong with you two and wants you to keep trying and save your relationship.

Depression or anxiety. When your partner suddenly shows fear (anxiety) or fall into depression, it is a sign of trouble. It may mean that there are unresolved issues, so if there is no obvious reason for being in that mood, your relationship can run into big problems.

Anticipation of change. When your partner gets a sudden need for a change, it is a sign that something is missing. It can show that he or she is not satisfied with the way the things are working, so the relationship could go downhill.

Spending too much time with friends and at work. When your partner begins to spend more time with friends or at work than with you and they haven’t done that before, it surely indicates that something has to be changed.

Secrecy. If your spouse becomes secretive, it may be a warning. If they seem to hide something from you, like cell phones or letters, or begins to spend more time on the Internet, maybe they’ve found a new lover.

 

How to break up and get yourself back on track

  • Posted on December 27, 2011 at 11:14 am

You are aware that you are not right persons for each other, but are afraid of living without a partner? It is time to stop convincing yourself that your relationship is good, because you do not need anyone to complete you, but to make you happy.

You should be “completed” before entering the relationship if you really want it to work, and if you let another person into your life just because you can’t stand to be alone, you’re probably on the wrong path.

If you are not happy in the relationship, end it. If you are constantly fighting, having awkward silences and feeling bad, move on without the person you obviously will not spend the rest of your life with.

Stop denying. Ask yourself a few questions: Do I feel powerful or tired after an hour spent with my partner? Do I wish to or do I have to spend time with them? Am I returning home after our dates without having answers to my questions and feeling dull? Am I trying much harder than he is?

Note of your emotions. People generally need some time to realize that things are going downhill. Write down how and what do you feel to understand your relationship better. If you write 35 times that something is wrong, then it probably is.

Discover why you are in this relationship. There are always reasons to accept certain compromises, and so certainly there are good things that are keeping you in a bad relationship. Discover what are you expecting of your partner and compare it with what you get.

Fill in the gaps. If you find that you are looking for security at the partner, to be with them makes you feel desirable, and you are happy to finally have a person with whom you can spend time, find alternative ways to fill these gaps.

Surround yourself with a bunch of optimistic friends. You do not need a lot of them, just a few real friends that are ready to really help you get through the situation you are in. You may even know someone who is just going through similar problems so try to share experience with them, and move away from people that are in bad relationships because they are not ready to step out.

Write yourself a reminder. Write something like: “Hey, I know you feel bad today, but it is finally time to make plans for the weekend because it’s sure going to be better than if you sit home alone.”

Bribing yourself can be useful. Set a goal and then reward yourself if you manage to achieve it, for example, if you don’t send messages, Google or call the former partner for a week.

Repeat. In moments of weakness problems that you had in relationship will probably seem irrelevant and you will be convinced that you can not continue without your ex. So you day by day repeat to yourself that you are great, you have good intentions, that everything will be okay and that sooner or later you will find true love
Don’t resort to vice. It’s absolutely normal that you are sad, but contrary to popular opinion, comfort is not hiding at the bottom of the bag of chips, bottle of vodka or boxes with drugs. Although our popular culture sometimes suggest otherwise, there is nothing lovable or poetic in self-pity through unhealthy living habits. Chocolate with biscuits or alcohol can offer you a temporary relief from the pain you feel, but be sure that you will sooner or later have to return that debt with interest. The longer you avoid dealing with difficult thoughts and feelings of sadness, the longer it will take you to get over them successfully and recover.

 

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