The Most Effective Ways to Get Your Relationship Back on Track

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Are you worried about the future of your relationship? Perhaps you and your other half have been arguing a lot lately, or something is bothering you. If you value your relationship, you’ll do what you can to work at it and get it back on track before you give up. Of course, this doesn’t apply if you have an abusive partner—if that’s the case, you need to get out. Most times though, with smart work, relationships can be salvaged. Use this guide to get your relationship back on track:

Get Down to the Root of the Problem
First, you need to get down to the root of your problems. Maybe you have multiple problems. Most couples do. For some, it’s trust issues. For others, it’s money. For some, it’s simply a lack of excitement. Write down what you think your problems are. Bear in mind that many of the problems you think you have will all boil down to one very similar problem, such as trust issues. You could hire a company like Insight Investigations if you suspect your partner may be cheating. However, once you know the truth, it’ll be up to you to either work on your own issues or leave your partner.

Discuss, Don’t Argue
When it’s time to discuss your issues, you really need to make sure you stay on track. Pick the words you use carefully, and avoid arguing. Using words that seem accusatory will put your partner straight on the defence and an argument will ensue. Try to discuss your problems calmly and try to come up with a solution you’re both happy with.

Don’t Try to Score Points
Scoring points is another immature way to start an argument. Don’t bring up the past if you want to move forward.

Work on Your Own Issues
A lot of the time, you will have your own issues you need to work on. You might think it’s your partner’s fault for being friends with girls at work, but do you have insecurity issues? Work on your own issues and then situations like that won’t seem so bad. Become the best version of yourself.

Come Up With a List of Things You Love About Your Partner
Remind yourself why you love your partner. Maybe they are funny, and have a great smile. Add to this list as you think of new things. It’ll remind you why you’re fighting for this relationship.

Come Up With Reasons Why You’re Both Compatible
It’s important that you’re compatible as a partnership. Do you both share the same goals for the future? Beliefs? You don’t have to agree on everything, but if there are any major issues you can’t agree on, such as having kids, it might be better to end it now.

Keep Things Exciting
Do new things together where you can and enjoy quality time. But your phones away and just enjoy spending time together. Act like you did when you first met.

Choose Happy
Be happy to be with your partner. You should both feel blessed to be with one another. If you’re not happy, take a look at yourself before you look at your partner and you might find the answer.

Photo by Wilson Sánchez

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Mia Guerra

Mia Guerra

Executive Editor at Chispa Magazine
Executive Editor at Chispa Magazine, Mia Guerra is a writer at heart. Regardless the topic, she loves to investigate, encourage, and ruminate on topics that can make us better people. Aiming to live a Proverbs 31 life, Mia is ecstatic to be following her calling with Chispa. At home she is her husband's sidekick and together they are raising a God-fearing family in Atlanta.

Mia Guerra

Executive Editor at Chispa Magazine, Mia Guerra is a writer at heart. Regardless the topic, she loves to investigate, encourage, and ruminate on topics that can make us better people. Aiming to live a Proverbs 31 life, Mia is ecstatic to be following her calling with Chispa. At home she is her husband's sidekick and together they are raising a God-fearing family in Atlanta.