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How could I prevent breaking up?

Profile: Marumarinuki1
Marumarinuki1 on Sep 27, 2015
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If the relationship it's meant to continue, it will continue. Don't force things. There are a lot of reasons to keep a relationship or not to! Don't worry! This stuff takes time, and the decision is all up to you. Do not give it more importance than the one it deserves.
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Profile: bestTruth96
bestTruth96 on Feb 28, 2015
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If you are in a healthy relationship, communication skills are key. Feel comfortable with your partner to share your feelings, hope and dreams.
Profile: supportiveIceCream52
supportiveIceCream52 on Apr 3, 2015
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There are three things every relationship must have: communication, trust, and honesty. If a relationship does not have these three, then it is not working as efficiently as it has the potential too.
Profile: HealingLotus
HealingLotus on May 6, 2015
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Breaking up isn't a bad thing. If things aren't working or if there is abuse involved, two people shouldn't be together. It shouldn't be a thing about preventing a break up. but about nurturing the good.
Profile: BeSerene
BeSerene on Jun 22, 2015
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i can undwratand your best interest the very interest if pursued by tru heart and keep workibg on it. You may let go and acxept until when a poibt comes where there is nothing to let go it all sounds perfect..its about developing youraelf to be cimpatible with the ither and vice versa if you stick ariund it happens no matter.
Profile: Eloquentgraffiti10
Eloquentgraffiti10 on Sep 21, 2015
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It all depends on the situation. If it is not meant to be, don't sweat it. Things will get better!!
Profile: fruityIris44
fruityIris44 on Sep 22, 2015
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I am not very sure that one can prevent breaking up except that one could try to actively listen, communicate and feel your partner's needs. Ask yourself questions on what you could be doing that is not aligned with your relationship needs and how to amplify your synergies in the relationship. The true answer here is focus on giving to your partner in the relationship and you will get reciprocal focus on you (if the relationship is really working).
Profile: Rosealyn
Rosealyn on Nov 3, 2015
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I think the answer here is to remember that a good relationship takes two people. I was in an on and off again relationship for four years. The guy constantly broke up with me, but I hung on. I would have kept myself out of a lot of pain, suffering, and frustration by remembering that it was just as much his choice as mine to end the relationship. Instead of asking how can to stay together, take time to sit down with your SO and talk about your goals for the relationship. From there you can TOGETHER discuss whether the relationship is meeting both of your individual needs.
Profile: Bblovetj
Bblovetj on Nov 16, 2015
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Communication is the number one key into having a healthy relationship. If you are unsure of something or maybe have questions about the relationship you should talk to your partner about it,
Profile: calmListener21
calmListener21 on Dec 14, 2015
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Try to have a face to face conversation with your partner. Talk about the issues you two are facing, while doing so try listening to your partner's side too and try to solve the problems rationally.
Profile: Skittle
Skittle on Jan 11, 2016
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I think break ups are inevitable, sooner or later. I learnt that analyzing the situation and expecting anything from anyone can help. Many people get blind when they fall in love and they never think about the bad. I think, again, analyzing the person and understanding his or her life and influences can help a lot.
Profile: listening4you17
listening4you17 on Jun 6, 2016
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I feel the best way to prevent breaking up is staying connected with each other. It is important to tell the other person how you feel, whether it be the relationship is falling apart, or simply not spending enough time together. The important thing to do next is solve the issue, which could be talking more, spending more time together, and doing my activities as a whole. Above all else, stay happy.
Profile: Katastropheez
Katastropheez on Jun 13, 2016
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To prevent breakups you should make sure your relationship is going the right path with full honesty, loyalty, and avoid problems by communicating in a gentle and understanding way.
Profile: Ozzyoxgirl
Ozzyoxgirl on Jul 25, 2016
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Don't give up on the relationship itself. Talk it out and try to fall in love again with that person. Maybe it'll be worth it .
Profile: miraculousFlower47
miraculousFlower47 on Aug 2, 2016
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Talking with your partner is a way to prevent breaking up but if it was meant for a breakup to happen then there is no way to stop it.
Profile: Anonymous
Anonymous on Aug 15, 2016
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on a regular basis talk about your concerns in the relationship and talk about things that you are unhappy about in the relationship. communication is key to a good, respectful, working relationship
Profile: CaressingYourSoul92
CaressingYourSoul92 on Oct 17, 2016
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Nurture love by creating spaces and moments of intimacy, little details, trust, support, great surprises, and tons of communication; this way the relationship will keep stable, interesting, happy, and so, there would be no reason to consider a breakup.
Profile: Andrew1137
Andrew1137 on Feb 27, 2017
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Relationships can be a very touchy matter. Depending on the reason a relationship is in trouble, it may or may not be able to be saved. The best way to determine that in my experience is to evaluate the problem and ask yourself it it will 1. occur then go away constantly and/or 2. if it is a problem that will not end. If it is a yes to either question, a breakup may not be able to be stopped but it may be for the better. If you truly believe you want to prevent a breakup, the best thing to do is be honest with your partner and talk over with them the problems and possible solutions. Relationships are about honesty and teamwork. Without both, they are not harmonious.
Profile: SerenityAndLove
SerenityAndLove on Apr 3, 2018
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Communication is key! As long as you two are REALLY trying, You can make it work. Instead of fighting (which is a big cause in break ups), Explain how you feel and ask for them to do the same.
Profile: purplewidow345
purplewidow345 on May 1, 2018
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If the feelings are mutual, sit down and be completely honest about how this person makes you truly feel. Do not try to comfort the truth. Sometimes the truth have to hurt.
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