Stop Your Relationship Breakdown Before It Happens by johnemman1

Relationship breakdown happens much more often than we would like to admit. The notion of anything "breaking down" is bad in and of itself, let alone our very own relationship breakdowns. We recognise that marriage and relationships breakdown for a variety of reasons. If you are currently experiencing relationship problems and recognise some of the signs and signals then you could choose to tackle the problem before you reach the stage of separation or divorce.

Keeping it together

A divorce, separation or any loss of an important relationship is a painful experience. There are many couples living in a transition between married life and getting divorced, but please remember you are not alone in looking for help with divorce or long term relationship breakdown.

While we can speak of relationships either flourishing or breaking down, if we take a closer look we will notice that a relationship will only really work when both parties are communicating with each other. Apologising even when you think you are not in the wrong can help to keep the lines of communication open. This simple act has saved many relationships because individuals then feel safe to discuss their genuine feelings. The old adage of "the silent treatment" only serves to fuel anger and repress genuine feelings that should be shared at this most delicate of times. The magic of good communication is feeling that you are being listened to and that you are able to listen to your partner. This in turn will empower you within your union and make for stronger bonds.

You can easily recover from relationship breakdowns and achieve breakthrough if you have a strong unwavering commitment to your relationship. In fact relationship breakdowns very rarely occur when both parties are fully committed to making the relationship work. Commitment involves making sacrifices as well as working every minute of every hour in keeping your relationship strong.

One of the many areas which is forgotten is the need for one's own identity, having one's own space, interest or hobbies. Persons who take time out for themselves to pursue their own interest often return to their partner refreshed. Unions where this takes place are often quite strong as no-one feels stifled and there is further building of trust and intimacy.

One of the unseen side effects of relationship breakdowns is that people are more likely to experience mental health problems (especially in the form of stress, anxiety or depression), poor physical health, and reduced productivity at work.