by Fix Relationship Author | Jun 3, 2018 | Relationship
During a difficult stretch in my relationship, I gave my partner an eternity ring. When I first wrote about it, she still wore it. To me, the ring expressed how much I wanted to work on our relationship. I also remember giving gold-dipped roses on another occasion and...
by Fix Relationship Author | Jun 3, 2018 | Relationship
When the same argument keeps returning, look at the pattern as well as the topic. What starts it, how do you each respond and what remains unresolved afterward? You can change your own response and ask for something specific, but neither person can guarantee the...
by Fix Relationship Author | Jun 3, 2018 | Relationship
Reconnecting begins with finding out whether you both want more shared time and what that would look like now. A familiar memory or an enjoyable activity can offer a way to spend time together, but it cannot erase a hurt or make another person fall in love. Choose...
by Fix Relationship Author | Jun 3, 2018 | Relationship
If a woman has broken a relationship agreement, you may want a clear explanation for what happened. Gender, clothing, friendships or a busy schedule cannot tell you someone’s motives or prove that they are cheating. Start with the agreement, the facts you know...
by Fix Relationship Author | Jun 3, 2018 | Relationship
I’ve spoken with men who were shocked when their wives left. They were trying to understand what had happened and whether there was any chance to talk. Start with what your spouse has said she wants now, and decide how you can respect that while taking care of...
by Fix Relationship Author | Jun 3, 2018 | Relationship
Making a relationship work takes more than wanting it to last. Both people need room to speak honestly, make choices and follow through on agreements. Start with one part of everyday life that could work better, rather than trying to become endlessly patient or solve...
by Fix Relationship Author | Jun 3, 2018 | Relationship
Jealousy can feel urgent, but you do not have to act on its first impulse. Making a partner jealous, pretending not to care or checking their private messages can create a new problem without answering the original concern. Begin by separating what happened, what you...
by Fix Relationship Author | Jun 3, 2018 | Relationship
You cannot guarantee that a divorce will be prevented, even when you want to work on the marriage. You can ask whether repair is something both people are willing to consider, identify what needs to change and prepare for the choices ahead. Seeking clarity is...
by Fix Relationship Author | Jun 3, 2018 | Relationship
There is no single explanation for why a man cheats, and being a man does not make an affair inevitable. Relationship difficulties may need attention, but they do not make a partner responsible for someone else’s deception. Start with what you know, what was agreed...
by Fix Relationship Author | Jun 3, 2018 | Relationship
If your partner wants to leave, ask what she is telling you rather than assuming that she is bored, having an affair or waiting to be persuaded. Her reasons may be painful or difficult to understand. You can express your own feelings and ask a respectful question...
