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Should You Separate To Save Your Marriage?

21 August, 2008 (09:29) | By: G. Thompson

by G. Thompson

If like a lot of couples you might have thought that a separation could save your marriage.

Separating when things get a little rocky can be a good idea. However, will this separation help or put your marriage in a worst condition?

The answer is if it is done right a separation can help your marriage or relationship. Sometimes we all need to miss our water before the well runs dry. Yes this is a cliche but that is the way our emotions work. We often don’t realize how important someone is until we miss them. Believe me absence does make the heart grow fonder. What you once took for granted suddenly you begin to be appreciative of again.Yes, a good separation for a week or two will jar your mind as to why you got together in the first place.

I’m not suggesting that you totally neglect your mate during this time. You want them to know you are alive and well. You can always send them an email, a text message, or a short phone call just to keep in touch. You want them to understand that although you aren’t in their presence you still care and still want them. You don’t want them to feel like you have discarded them. Always remember to tell them that you care and that you love them.

During this time think about all the things you miss not being in your mates life presently. Throughly consider the big things, as well as, the little thing that you miss. You should either write these things down or record it as a voice memo. If you write it down you should reread and absorb what you wrote often. Meditate on it if you needed. If you make a voice memo you should listen to what you recorded.Do this especially before you retire for the day. By doing this you will be drawn back to your love one with a greater feeling and reverence for them as a person.

Once you go back home, take your love one in your arms , look them in the eyes and tell them how much you missed them. I’m not talking sex I’m talking romance. Your goal is to save your marriage or relationship not go to bed. (at least not yet)That being said, keep in mind that it can’t hurt to bring home a little gift or two. It doesn’t have to be anything extravagant just something that is meaningful to either your partner or important to the both of you. Bring home a gift that will cause your partner to think about the beginning of your relationship. Something that cost more in the thought process than the dollar will work best.

Now that you know how it will feel without your companion, be sure to show how much you appreciate them in your life. Take time to show them that you love them daily.

If you find your marriage may be in serious trouble there is always help out there for you. If you are ready to change things for the better, even if your mate is not regardless of how bad thing seem. For more advice on how to save a relationship video.

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