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Relationship problems

Almost every couple has fights at some point. While rows are normal in a relationship, they should be paid attention to. Often they are symptoms of brewing discontent within a relationship. If resolved at the right time they can foster togetherness. If brushed under the carpet, they might end up being stressful and harm your relationship.

Breaking up

Knowing when to break up

Do you feel like you’ve given it all you’ve got to your relationship? Does your relationship make you tired? Or have you just grown apart? Do you see no light at the end of the tunnel? Well, then it’s probably time to consider ending your relationship.

Breaking up

How to break up

If you’re the one wanting to break up with your partner, it can be tough having to deliver the message. Don’t we all wish we’d never have to speak those harsh words? But when your relationship has sunk to unhealthy depths, there might be no option left but to call it quits. Here are some tips to help you:

Breaking up

Recovering from a break-up

Healing from the wounds of a broken relationship is difficult. If you’ve been in a long term relationship or been living with your partner, it could mean a change in your lifestyle. You may feel differently depending on whether you’ve been ‘dumped’ or you did the dumping. People who have been through both say that being dumped is much worse – not surprisingly. It’s a blow to your self-esteem. In either case though, it’s not easy.

Marriage troubles

Divorce

Just a mention of the ‘D’ word might send shivers down your spine. It’s a scary prospect. After all, you promised that you would stay with each other for better or worse. Many of us with dysfunctional marriages still shudder at the thought of divorce.