Let's Talk Breakups (Page 7)

Do you have that nagging feeling that the wheels are gradually falling off of your relationship and the bridge over the abyss ahead might give way on the next pass? There are some signs you can look for to warn you of danger ahead. Then it’s up to you to decide if it’s time to tuck and roll away at the next opportunity or to put on your handyman hat and make things better. 1. She keeps her hands to herself. Has...

Finding the right guy is only half the battle. You also have to hold on to him. Of course, there are plenty of guys who really aren’t worth holding on to. Those are often the ones who come up with the lamest excuses for breaking up with you. Let’s take a few minutes to analyze some of these excuses and see if there are any lessons to be learned. 1. “I like you too much, and it scares...

Social media has created an entirely new set of rules for men and women playing the field and trying their luck on the dating scene. Online etiquette has presented a challenging set of rules to be followed in the unfamiliar realm of cyberspace, as if traditional dating wasn’t already a complicated enough mess to deal with! Leaving too many lovey-dovey comments, obsessively posting pictures as a couple and sneaking a...

Dealing with a breakup is one of life’s most difficult challenges. When a relationship ends, life takes on a depressing tone, especially if you’re on the receiving end of the news that your relationship is kaput. Being told,“it’s over,” is like a kick to the heart, one that knocks the wind out of you. It is especially difficult when the object of your affection uses a lame excuse to do the actual breaking up....

Reader Question: About six months ago, I ended a nine-year relationship. My boyfriend cheated on me with my best friend, but I forgave him and not her. We stayed in the relationship for another four years, until the resentment filled the entire relationship due to his cheating. I could no longer love this man. He treated me as an afterthought throughout this period. When we broke up, he immediately started dating...

Helen Keller once said, “Relationships are like Rome — difficult to start out, incredible during the prosperity of the 'golden age' and unbearable during the fall. Then, a new kingdom will come along and the whole process will repeat itself until you come across a kingdom like Egypt that thrives and continues to flourish. This kingdom will become your best friend, your soul mate and your love.” We’ve all been...

Remaining friends with an ex is a tricky conversation because the answer is different for each couple. What might be good for one isn't necessarily good for another. Breakups can be difficult, so I recommend no matter what the situation is, each couple should take a little time apart to reflect on the relationship and their feelings. If things ended on bad terms, it would be best to part ways and not keep in...

I don't think it's a good idea to go actively looking for a rebound relationship. When people jump from one relationship to another, they never take the time to evaluate the last relationship. Feelings from the last relationship tend to be carried over to the next, creating an unhealthy cycle that's hard to break. Also, rebounds never work out for either party. If you're with someone just because you're lonely,...