by Fix Relationship Author | Feb 25, 2020 | Relationship
People often call a new relationship soon after a breakup a “rebound.” The label does not tell you whether it will last, whether feelings are sincere or what either person wants. Instead of relying on a fixed waiting period, consider your intentions, what you can...
by Fix Relationship Author | Feb 18, 2020 | Relationship
Falling in love can involve attraction, curiosity, affection and the wish to share more of your life with someone. People experience those feelings at different speeds. Intensity can be exciting, but getting to know a person and deciding whether a relationship fits...
by Fix Relationship Author | Feb 1, 2020 | Relationship
Caring about someone who cannot or does not want to be in a relationship with you can hurt. You may be facing a rejection, an existing commitment, a breakup or circumstances that make a relationship unworkable. You can acknowledge the feelings while respecting the...
by Fix Relationship Author | Jan 24, 2020 | Relationship
A thoughtful gesture can feel meaningful, especially when you are wondering how someone feels about you. Listening, affection and practical help may express care, but no gesture can reliably tell you another person’s intentions. Consider the pattern, whether the...
by Fix Relationship Author | Jan 13, 2020 | Relationship
A disagreement does not have to become a contest about who cares more or who is right about everything. It can help to choose one issue, listen to each other’s experience and make a practical request. Both people also need to be free to pause, set limits and decide...
by Fix Relationship Author | Dec 18, 2019 | Relationship
Being told that you are “playing the victim” can shut down a conversation before the hurt or disagreement is understood. You can ask someone to take responsibility for an action without dismissing what happened to them. It helps to focus on the behaviour, who is...
by Fix Relationship Author | Dec 12, 2019 | Relationship
Repeated arguments, gossip and pressure to take sides can leave you drained. Instead of sorting everyone into fixed roles, look at what is happening, what you are responsible for and what contact you want to participate in. You can reduce unnecessary conflict without...
by Fix Relationship Author | Nov 21, 2019 | Relationship
Vulnerability can mean telling someone what matters to you, asking for help or acknowledging uncertainty. It does not require sharing every private detail or ignoring your need for caution. You can build closeness at a pace you choose while noticing whether the other...
by Fix Relationship Author | Nov 8, 2019 | Relationship
A missed plan, an unfinished chore or a conversation that goes badly can leave both people frustrated. Calling it a relationship mistake may name the disappointment, but it does not explain what needs to change. Start with the particular behaviour and the effect it...
by Fix Relationship Author | Oct 13, 2019 | Relationship
A relationship does not need to follow every old rule about how couples should sleep, socialise or spend their time. What matters is whether your arrangements are freely chosen, clearly understood and workable for both people. These thirteen topics can help you...
