by Fix Relationship Author | Jan 3, 2021 | Relationship
A relationship repair checklist can help you separate a painful pattern from a vague hope that things will improve. Start with what is happening, what each person is willing to change and whether you can make choices freely. This is a set of reflection questions,...
by Fix Relationship Author | Dec 20, 2020 | Relationship
When a partner says they need time to figure things out, you may be left wondering whether to wait, ask again or step away. There is no waiting period that can promise commitment. The useful questions are what they are deciding, what is agreed between you now and...
by Fix Relationship Author | Dec 5, 2020 | Relationship
Love and friendship can overlap. You can care deeply for a friend, feel attraction without wanting a relationship, or want romance that the other person does not share. You do not have to rank the two kinds of connection. Start with what each of you actually wants and...
by Fix Relationship Author | Nov 21, 2020 | Relationship
When a relationship feels strained, it is tempting to look for a list of things you must stop doing to keep your partner. A more useful starting point is to name the behaviour that is causing difficulty, hear both people’s needs and decide what each person is willing...
by Fix Relationship Author | Nov 12, 2020 | Relationship
“Forever person” can express hope for a lasting partnership. No list of gestures can prove that a relationship will last. Look instead at how you treat each other over time, how you handle differences and whether your plans leave room for both people. Consider what...
by Fix Relationship Author | Nov 6, 2020 | Relationship
A man may show romantic interest through an invitation, thoughtful contact or an honest conversation. Those behaviours can also occur in friendship. Use the twelve possibilities below to decide what to ask, rather than to prove what someone secretly feels. The...