‘Break Ups & Coping’ Archives
Why The End Of A Relationship Hurts So Much
Are you hurting because of a break-up? Do you feel like your world has come to an end? Can’t get over an old love? You are notweak or a loser and there is nothing wrong with you. According to a resent research published on Science Daily (Aug. 27, 2010), the events that end up being most important in our lives, the events that bring us [...]
Romantic Relationships With Many Ups and Downs Affect Men
For the longest time, we’ve been told that women are more vulnerable to the emotional rollercoaster of relationships. But research published in the June 2010 issue of the Journal of Health and Social Behavior indicates that even though men sometimes try to present a tough face, unhappy romances take a greater emotional toll on men than women. [...]
Your Ex May Not Be Trying To Be Difficult [Understanding Your Ex]
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If trying to talk to your ex about an argument, a heated discussion or a break up only leads to more arguments, heated discussions, frustration, anger and even more distance, then you might be interested in this study. According to new research from Psychological Science, a journal of the Association for Psychological Science, your ex may not [...]
Is It Normal To Feel Guilty For Ending A Toxic Relationship?
Question: We were lovers for over 7 years. Looking back now, we shouldn’t have been together for that long. Two years ago I underwent a major spiritual shift and realized that we were toxic for each other and brought out the worst of the other. We tried to work things out with lots of counseling but nothing we tried worked. It’d would look [...]
Why The Man or Woman You Love Doesn’t Want You: Pt.2
In Why The Man or Woman You Love Doesn’t Want You: Pt 1 , I explained why it’s important to know and love yourself first before the man or woman you love can love or want you. It’s one thing to love yourself and know that you are lovable and love worthy and it’s another to be able to express that “best in you” in ways that make [...]
My Girlfriend Says She Wants to Talk – Does She Want To Break Up With Me?
Question: Love Doctor I really need your help. Lately my girlfriend of four months and I have been having some relationship problems. It began when I complained that she was spending too much time at work during the week and wanting to hang out with her friends more than she does with me. Looking back, may be I should not have complained but I [...]
Love Mistake No 2. You Acted Out Of Fear And Will Probably Do It Again
If you always find yourself making Love Mistake No 1, chances are you’re also making Love Mistake No 2. That is, you act out of FEAR - and are controlled by fear - instead of acting out of love and have love direct all your words, actions and behaviours. What’s the difference? The difference is like night and day. Most people don’t [...]
What Are The First Steps I Need To Take To Get Back My Ex?
Question: I broke up with my ex six weeks ago over something really stupid. We had dated for almost 1 year. We spent a lot of time together, enjoyed many of the same things and laughed a lot. I did something that at the time I thought that she over reacted but after really thinking about it, I can see she had a point and must have felt really [...]
How Do I Get Closure After A Breakup?
Sometimes people just drift apart for what looks like no apparent reason. Other times there were just too many fights, secrets, and sometimes actual dishonesty. Unspoken conflicts may eventually destroy a relationship. If you’re not quite sure what caused the break up, you can’t help but keep dwelling on it and it’ll take you much longer [...]
Should I Contact My Ex One More Time Or Just Give Up Right Now?
Question: My ex and I broke up nearly two months ago. We’ve exchanged a few emails since the break up, mostly it’s been me contacting her but she eventually replies. After stressing over whether to call her or not, I finally called her at work and said "hey just calling to see how your doing.” She was very nice and seemed happy to hear from [...]
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