You can still feel affection for someone after deciding that the relationship has to end. Feelings often change unevenly. You can choose how much contact to have, what to do with reminders and who to ask for support while you adjust.On this pageKeep a short record of...
Wanting a partner can be especially tiring when friends are pairing up or a string of dates leads nowhere. Give yourself something to look forward to this week and decide how much time you actually want to spend dating. You can do both while being honest about wanting...
When a relationship feels stuck, it can be hard to distinguish a difficult period from a partnership you no longer want. You may still care about each other while questioning the future. You do not need a checklist to give you permission to take those doubts...
Intense attention can feel exciting, confusing or both. Frequent messages, big gifts and early promises are worth considering in the context of the whole relationship: can you slow things down, say no and keep your own life without being punished? You do not need to...
When you have feelings for a friend, small moments can start to look like clues: a message, a hug or an invitation to spend time together. Those moments may matter to you, but they cannot establish what the other person wants. A clear, respectful conversation is more...
When an ex asks for a second chance, start by naming what ended the relationship and asking what has changed since. You can miss your ex, care about them and still need time before you decide whether to meet or reconnect.On this pageName the reason it endedLook for...
A recent divorce tells you that someone is adjusting to a change. Ask what kind of relationship they want now and what time they can make for it. Then see whether their plans and actions line up with what you want, especially if childcare or ongoing arrangements make...
A relationship can become an important part of your life while leaving room for your interests, friendships and choices. If you feel that everything now revolves around your partner, it may help to look at the particular changes that concern you. A new routine, shared...
Finding out that a partner has broken an agreement about fidelity can leave you hurt, angry, numb or unsure what to do. You may want answers immediately or need distance before another conversation. You do not have to decide the future of the relationship all at once....
When someone hurts you and does not apologise, you may be left with an unresolved question, a practical loss or feelings that return unexpectedly. You might want an acknowledgement they are not offering. You do not have to describe the situation as forgiven before you...
