subject: How To Rebuild a Broken Relationship [print this page] One of life's most difficult situations is a relationship that has fallen apart. The feelings are similar to losing a loved one to death. It is important that you are honest with yourself and be able to admit where you were wrong and take the necessary steps to correct your short comings. This can be a chore in itself and leaves a question in your mind on exactly how to rebuild a broken relationship. It is helpful to have a plan, however, where do you start in making that plan? You do not want to be a manipulator or make promises that you do not intend on keeping. It is all about admitting that you were wrong, being honest, and have the sincere desire to be willing to compromise. A relationship will not work if you have the "my way or the highway" mentality. It will require effort on your part, no relationship worth keeping is going to be easy street. Your first step to rebuild a broken relationship is to determine why you broken up to start with. If you do not know the "why" you will not be able to find out the "how." Did you break up over something stupid or are there compatibility issues there? Trust your own instincts, only you and your ex know this. Meet any issues head on, ignoring any underlying problems will make the situation worse. A sincere apology would be in line. Some people think that apologizing shows a sign of weakness. Nothing could be further from the truth. When you give your partner an honest apology it shows that you are mature, confident, and have respect for yourself and them. When you apologize let them know why you want them back in your life. Ask them if they would be willing to give it another shot? You could even mention counseling together. When you apologize it would be a good idea to admit that there are changes that you need to make, and that you are willing to make these changes. When you are ready to apologize, a face-to-face apology will go a long way. A neutral meeting ground with other people around would be perfect, like a park or a small hole in the wall restaurant with not much noise. Why? So, that you can hear each other, and so that it does not turn into a heated argument. Keep in mind while all of these tips are fine and good, it is going to take some to time to rebuild a broken relationship. Be patient, it is not an overnight process. It took you awhile to get here, and it will take time to rebuild.
