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Should You Break Up?? By-Dr.Diana Kirschner Burning Hopes 12:52 PM Fun Time Should You Break Up?? By-Dr.Diana Kirschner www.iamsingleee.blogspot.com You love each other. You hate each other. You just don't give a sh*t! Is it time to pull the plug? Or is it time to roll up your sleeves and try to make your relationship the happiest-ever-after?If things run hot and cold in your relationship, it's easy to see how you could become confused, depressed and drained about the future. But do you really want to walk away?Of course, some relationships are truly destructive, emotionally abusive or empty, and they have to go. But these days, breaking up and divorce have become so socially acceptable, many couples who could've worked things out wind up dissolving their unions. If you are seriously involved or married, there may be a big price to pay for this. As a couples therapist and love expert, I've seen too many people regret ending their relationships. Usually the breakup itself is extremely painful, as both partners suffer with financial setbacks, depression, loss, bitterness, cruel fights over who gets what and—if they have kids—children's adjustment problems.After a breakup, it's not uncommon for people (especially women) to wind up alone and unhappy for years. And if they continue to blame their significant others, they usually end up making the same mistakes again and again with different partners. If you have any doubts about this observation, check out the divorce rates for second and third marriages. They are off the charts!So before you leap out of a serious relationship, contemplate these 15 questions. The last five are especially important. Be as honest as you can, and ask your best friend, advisor, sponsor or therapist to help you answer them honestly:1. Have you searched within to see if you have given your all to this relationship?2. Did you set aside time to be alone as a couple, in order to deepen your bond and friendship?3. Were you clear and up-front in explaining what you wanted and needed from your partner?4. Did you make a serious attempt to provide what your partner wanted and needed?5. Have you noticed and appreciated the helpful or caring things he/she has done?6. Have you tried to see your partner's point of view, perhaps even acknowledging that the things your partner complained about were legitimate, and something you needed to be working on?7. Have you tried treating him/her lovingly, the way you would like to be treated?8. Have you checked to see if your partner is growing as a person?9. Have you worked on forgiving and being forgiven in the relationship?10. If you or your partner had an affair, is it this event that is the primary reason for the breakup? Even affairs can be forgiven, if there is true remorse. Many times, with the proper counseling, a relationship can actually get better after an affair.If you only have time to answer 5 questions, these are the most important ones:1. Did you express more gratitude or more criticism in the relationship?2. Did you tell your partner directly that the problems in the relationship were so severe that you wanted out?3. If there were sexual problems, did you try your best to work on them?4. Did you spend quality time really listening and paying close attention to your partner?5. Have you seen a couples therapist or counselor and given it your best shot? Should You Break Up?? By-Dr.Diana Kirschner www.iamsingleee.blogspot.com You love each other. You hate each other. You just don't gi... Read more »
8 Undeniable ways to Survive a Breakup Burning Hopes 12:47 PM Fun Time 8 Undeniable ways to Survive a Breakup Breakups are painful. The unexpected breakup is excruciatingly painful. In the dating marketplace, there is nothing more destabilizing than an unexpected breakup. The hurt, pain and self-doubt can be overwhelming. Hours spent reflecting upon your former relationship can feel endless. "What did I do wrong?" becomes an enticing, all-consuming question. The temptation to wallow in grief can overpower your drive to move forward.As torturous as breakups can be, there is an upside… I can tell you (with absolute confidence) that these feelings will dissipate over time, and you will find love again.Relationships can end for several reasons. Regardless what the circumstances were, everyone needs support and reassurance during this time of uncertainty. Here are eight ways to survive a breakup:1. Set A Time Limit: Give yourself a specific amount of time to grieve over your breakup. Whether your relationship lasted three months or three years, set grief boundaries. In the event you find yourself unable to overcome your grief, seek out professional assistance. A therapist will expedite the healing process.2. Purge Your Feelings: Cry, scream, sob, smash plates, torch photos, hit a punching bag—do whatever it takes to purge the pain. Acknowledge every emotion, and let it ALL out.3. Let Go Of Your Emotions: Once you've purged your feelings, let go of the pain. Release the negative feelings you have about your former partner (and relationship). Harboring toxic emotions is debilitating to your psyche and to your next relationship.4. Write A List: Writing a list can be an effective way to analyze and decipher your feelings. When you're ready, write out these five post-breakup lists: 1.) List the negative aspects of your former relationship. 2.) List your partner's negative characteristics. 3.) List the things you learned about yourself as a result of your last relationship. 4.) List the ways your last relationship changed you as a person. 5.) List the changes you'll make as a partner in your next relationship.5. Use Visualization Techniques: Maintain a positive attitude; use visualization techniques to elevate your level of happiness. Clichés aside, laughter truly is the best medicine! Visualize yourself laughing. Be vivid; visualize yourself doing things you enjoy. Visualize yourself in a new, satisfying relationship.6. Access A Support Network: You do not have to go through a breakup alone. Friends, family, colleagues, spiritual leaders, coaches and therapists are available to help you overcome the pain of a breakup. By accessing your support network, you will be able to understand your former relationship from a different perspective. Your network's fresh insight will help give you closure.7. Get Involved: Remain active post-breakup. Get involved with groups and organizations that fit your interests. Take a class, volunteer or pick up a new hobby. By staying active, your urge to revisit the past will wane. Moreover, you will increase your social network by participating in new groups and activities!8. Don't Look Back: Incompatible (and unstable) relationships end for a reason. In time, you should be able to accept the fact that your relationship has ended. At this point, do not revisit the past. Also, don't allow yourself to fall victim to a "Tennis Relationship." A Tennis Relationship is a relationship where there is a repeated back-and-forth of breakups and reconciliations. This type of relationship is detrimental to your emotional health and personal growth. Stay strong, close the door and don't look back. 8 Undeniable ways to Survive a Breakup Breakups are painful. The unexpected breakup is excruciatingly painful. In the dating marketpla... Read more »
Is a perfect romance possible? by Kim Lindenback Burning Hopes 12:27 PM Fun Time Is a perfect romance possible? by Kim LindenbackThere is so much media hype and content out in our world today that shows perfect people with a perfect life! But in reality life and a loving relationship takes a lot of work by both parties involved. Having been one of those people who believed that a good relationship just happened, I know first hand how difficult it is to struggle to get a relationship that has gone off course back on track. It is much easier to keep on track than bring it back on course after the fact. It may not even be possible to bring a relationship back after it has been derailed. So keeping the romance in a relationship is key to keeping it a feasible one! But is romance actually possible? Frankly, anything is possible if you put you mind to it! One romantic gesture may make one woman swoon and fall all over themselves to impress their partner, but may make the next one gag in disgust. Therefore, you have to pay attention to your partner to find out what they like because what worked in your last relationship may not work in this one! Effective communication is by far the easiest way to accomplish this. The more you know about your partners likes and dislikes the more success you will have in finding the things that make them weak in the knees.Everyone likes to have their ego stroked. There are some people who enjoy compliments more than others and some that require constant compliments in order to feel good about themselves. Low self esteem is a persistent problem for some people and they don't take compliments well. Again by knowing you partner you will be able to give that special person in your life the right amount and kind of compliments to make them feel special.Long stem roses or violets? Doing the dishes or taking out the garbage? Giving flowers seems like the most obvious romantic gesture if you are thinking about wooing your female partner. But that isn't always the case. Many times I have felt more attracted to a man that has helped me around the house with everyday chores than one who has bought me expensive gifts! The whole purpose of a relationship is to help each other, therefore when a partner helps me with my tasks then I feel more inclined to help them with their tasks. Besides that by helping your partner you are spending time with them improving your bond.Another way to be romantic is to give your partner time to themselves. One of the most romantic gifts I was given by a partner was a weekend get away to a spa where I could just relax and look after me and my needs for a few days! Even just an afternoon to myself is a wonderful treat.Romance in my opinion doesn't have to be expensive or time consuming. The simpler and more heart felt that a gesture is the more romantic it is. Being in tune with your partner is the best romantic gift that can be given. Is a perfect romance possible? by Kim Lindenback There is so much media hype and content out in our world today that shows perfect people ... Read more »
How Much Do Singles Spend On Dating? Burning Hopes 12:07 PM Fun Time Back in the day, the biggest financial question when it came to dating dealt with whether or not to go dutch. Should the man foot the bill? Should the woman at least offer to pay the tip? The answers usually depended on personal preference and length of relationship, and for the most part, didn't really impact the outcome of the evening.But the times are a changing, and a new survey shows that singles have certain expectations of the monetary cost of dating in America. The results—which go beyond the standard cost-of-dinner question and into personal finance questions and personal spending habits—are somewhat surprising. Dating can be pricey. There are serious, albeit expected, differences in how much men and women are spending on dates. More than half of men spend more than $50 on a date, while women are three times more likely to spend less than $25. Instead of spending on the actual date, women shell out their cash in preparation. Sixty-five percent spend $50 or more on pre-date grooming and new outfits.Debt is a no-no. Between men and women, 57 percent say debt has an impact on how they view potential romantic partners, seemingly in a negative way. So how much is too much? According to the survey, more than $5,000 in credit card debt is a total turn off for 74 percent of singles. Budget savvy is better. Forty-sex percent of women say it doesn't really matter how much a date spends on the evening. Even better? The same women say using a coupon to pay is perfectly acceptable. Overall, most women (58 percent) aren't looking for an expensive date to begin with. Meanwhile, men are putting a lot of pressure on themselves—and their wallets—to impress. Many of them think women have expectations as to how much money needs to be spent on the evening. Generosity can be sexy, too. The majority of those surveyed (an overwhelming 82 percent) admitted that tipping and donating money would increase their interest in the date. Shorting the server, then, is not advised.Singles aren't spending. Those without significant others are seizing the opportunity to save—76 percent are saving for retirement and 45 percent are using their tax return to pay off bills and debt.How much do you spend on an average date? Back in the day, the biggest financial question when it came to dating dealt with whether or not to go dutch. Should the man foot the bill... Read more »
5 Savvy Text Message Responses to Make Guys Crazy Burning Hopes 10:43 AM Fun Time 5 Savvy Text Message Responses to Make Guys Crazy5 Savvy Text Message Responses To Make Any Guy Crazy: There is never a second chance to make a first impression, and once you press “send” there is never a chance to take back a text message that is too gushy, long, or desperate. Be that desirable, busy girl you are through the messages you send a new guy, or even your current beau. Use these 5 savvy text message responses that will surely make him wild! 1. “Who is this?” Always completely throws them off their game. You can follow up once they tell you who they are with a quick apology about a new phone, but the power will have already shifted- to you! Read on for a good text to send him when he’s been bad! 2. “Sorry, bad reception. Call you tomorrow.” Pull this out in the initial major game playing stages, or punishment for bad behavior. It will invoke major curiosity as to where you are and who you are with that is so important you can’t go somewhere with reception. And then don’t call- trust us, he will. 5 Savvy Text Message Responses To Make Any Guy Crazy5 Savvy Text Message Responses To Make Any Guy Crazy3. “Cool.” Use as an answer to an invitation he seems to be excited about. If he writes, “I want to take you to a nice dinner tomorrow night,” you can just be savvy and aloof and reply “Cool.” 4. “Good to hear from you!” Use this as a CLOSING line with the guy who took too long to write. And mean it- no sarcasm! This leaves them feeling like you have been so jammed busy since he left your radar last time, and have met so many amazing people since, that it actually feels even longer to you because he is so far in your past. This will motivate him to write more- and stay fresh in your mind!! 5. “Thanks sexy. X” Have you ever dated a player who was always ‘hey baby’ this and ‘hi sweetie’ that, and you just knew that you were far from the only girl he used these sweet nothings with? End every text message exchange with this. First, it is flattering, and that will make his chest puff up with pride. But keep it such a part of your vocab that he realizes it is not necessarily something special, and make him wonder who else you sign off with ‘sexy’ and ‘x’ too! A few final tips… 1. Make sure he always texts last, no matter what. And if you find that no matter how hard you try to do this, he always manages to leave you hanging, then just don’t respond right in the middle of a conversation. Trust us- he will write again. 2. Keep texts as short as possible. Don’t be the girl that writes the book and gets no response. Even throw in one word responses often, like ‘nice’ and ‘wow’. Thee who puts in least amount of effort wins! 5 Savvy Text Message Responses to Make Guys Crazy 5 Savvy Text Message Responses To Make Any Guy Crazy: There is never a second chance to ... Read more »
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