10 Methods To Try Before Ending Your Relationship

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We have all been there. We've been too busy, too confused, too something to deal with a relationship. Sometimes, its as simple as our life has become too boring and we blame our relationship.

1. Remember to DATE your partner

Whether your boyfriend and girlfriend, husband a wife, or something else, we all dated our partner at one point. It's easy to fall into a routine and forget about things, but basically, all that's changed is the label. You are still dating each other, you should still go out on dates together! Remember the first time you went to dinner? The first movie? Remember the excitement of him/her wanting to be with you for the night? Remember to ask your partner on a date, and not only will you have a nice night out, you'll remember what made you two fall in love.

2. Remember the little things

If you used to text your other half good morning/night what stopped? Did you used to leave thoughtful post-it notes where they would find it? If you're at work discussing your other half, aren't some of the things you mention the little, thoughtful things they do for you? It's important to make your partner smile, even for just a second.
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3. Give each other some space

It's all well and good spending every day in each other's face, but you need time to miss each other. You need time to want the other person. Give the other person time, whether it's going outside to work on their car, or nipping her to the shops, let the other person have some 'me' time. You'll feel more calm and ready to do things with them.

4. Try to dedicate a day together.

Again, routines and life have a habit of getting in the way. Try and dedicate at least a day a week together, whenever you can. Try and keep that day free, if you let it be known as a flexible day, it will never happy. Make some plans to see a film, book the tickets, to enforce the fact it can't be changed. Make sure you spend time together.

5. Plan for the future

I, for one, know how this can make you feel special. If you're feeling a bit insecure in your relationship, you might feel like you're going to be dropped at any time. If you have made plans together to go on holiday or something, those insecurities lesson. You know your partner actually sees a future. By denying your other half any time together in the future you're basically telling him/her "I'm keeping my options open" (or at least that's what it feels like).

6. Tell them how you feel

One that's very easily overlooked, whether from fear, shyness, stubbornness, or plain ignorance. If you miss them, tell them, if you love them, tell them. If you want them, tell them. If you're sad, tell them. Tell them how you're feeling.
"Tell them how you feel. If you miss them, tell them, if you love them, tell them..."
7. Stay intimate

Typical with a routine, it's easy to forget about this. This one depends on your sex drive and current routine. Whether it's kissing your partner goodnight, or full blown all the way, stay intimate. Talk, stay close, and if your relationship is that way inclined, make love. Make sure your partner knows you still find them sexually appealing. Life is tiring but even 5 minutes before you sleep, a cuddle and a kiss and an 'I love you' can make all the difference.

8. Respect your partner

If you're partner has boundaries, likes to go to sleep prompt, respect their little things. And above all, respect your partner as a person. Nobody likes to be made to feel little and worthless. Treat others how you wish to be treated.

9. Be forgiving

If you're other half needs to work later, respect that. If they are stuck in traffic, understand that, even if it's interrupting date night. Once your other half sees how understanding your being they will either be genuinely grateful they have you as an understanding other half, or they will feel guilty for messing you about. Either way, if you forgive them, you'll know you were as flexible and care-free as when you dated, and you won't regret your actions. (Bear in mind, too much forgiveness is just them taking advantage - e.g. it's ok that you cheated on me honey, maybe we'll have date night next week, is TOO FORGIVING!)

10. Be faithful, loyal and honest

With any relationship, you want your other half to be faithful to you, to be loyal and be honest with you, so you should be the same to them. If you are cheating on your partner, there is either some serious issues in your relationship, you don't feel for them same way as when you first stated dating, or you're bored and not ready to commit. Be honest to yourself and to your partner. If you're not happy in the relationship, be honest and tell them, don't mess around behind their back.

I hope this helps, and please let me know your thoughts/anything I've missed out/anything you feel is important.
10 Methods To Try Before Ending Your Relationship
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