subject: Relationship Threatened? 4 Ways To Stop A Breakup [print this page] Do you detect some unhappiness in paradise with your boyfriend? There are ways to put some brakes on the rough ride of a breakup. It may be tough to do, working at making it work will be worth it if you love each other.
Talk a little, listen a lot - open communication is an important first step. If you and your boyfriend are "having words", state how you feel very clearly, but don't go overboard by saying something you'll regret. Don't overwhelm your boyfriend, give him a chance to express himself and listen carefully. Considering the other person's view, listening and learning, is always a good step to prevent a breakup. It's foolish not to expect that your boyfriend will look at things a little differently than you do. Any relationship requires gives and takes. A relationship is a two way street, you each need to forgive and forget to keep on your relationship journey.
Whatever effort your boyfriend may take to enrich the relationship, give him encouragement and support. A man is encouraged when he knows someone is out to promote him, to back him up. Making an effort to get involved in some of the things your boyfriend likes to do, even if it's not quite your thing, can go a long way to prevent a breakup. You don't have to be gung-ho, you don't have to get greasy, but if your boyfriend likes sports or working on cars, making an effort to gain interest will go a long way to prevent a breakup. Root for him when he's throwing hoops, encourage him to talk when he's feeling blue. Every man has dreams, talk about them and encourage him. Being with him, helping him through bad times, laughing with him in good times, is of key importance.
The third step is a positive one for you and your boyfriend. Look at ways to make yourself more desirable. Maybe you've become too wrapped up in your job and become rather undesirable to be around. Becoming a person who doesn't seem to enjoy time with your boyfriend is a good cause for a breakup. Everybody needs some self-improvement, figure out what's best for you. You don't want to turn yourself into a stranger, just a better version of yourself. Get some new, fun things to wear; quit a bad habit, like popping your gum. Do something that brings you joy. But your boyfriend a present for no reason. Go shopping. Read a best-seller. When you're happy, those around you are happier, and that can help prevent a breakup.
A final note is to spend plenty of quality time with your boyfriend. Quality time should be time that involves only the two of you, doing something that gives you both a thrill. This improves a relationship, knits hearts and minds together. A very good idea is to set up a date night every week. Or plan a long weekend out of town, away from your routines. Take into consideration sharing a project or a goal. Don't forget that letting off steam with each other at the end of the day is a significant way to bring a couple closer together. Time together is like a cement to strengthen your relationship.
Put into practice the tips above and you will be going in the right direction to avoid a breakup. Taking time, using perseverance, will overcome any imperfections that may arise in a relationship. If you do your part, if your persevere, you can prevent your relationship from breaking up.
