Originally a day to celebrate Saint Valentine, it is a day that celebrates love and relationships. In more recent times it has been criticised for its mass commercialism as retail outlets earn millions from the sales of cards, presents and flowers.

Learn how to control your emotions, try some meditation or relaxation techniques, and forget any feelings of self pity. Write down all the positive things about your life and your relationship. Try talking things over with your ex or suggest family counselling singapore, this will show your ex that you are serious about repairing things and making them better.

Once you have been in a relationship for a while, you will fall into the trap of assuming what hasn’t been said. Ask questions instead. You might have heard what the word ‘assume’ stands for? Just take the first three letters and it is said ‘that’s what you make out of ‘u’ and ‘me’.

Discuss a plan that you are both comfortable with. If your partner does not want to see a counsellor, find out why but do not force them. The plan to getting your relationship back on track needs to be comfortable for both sides.

A fighting couple has more hope than those, who are flat and unresponsive probably because they have already given up, which makes it even more difficult to help them. Even, if you are yelling and name calling each other, it shows that at least you are still engaged and that you have a chance of saving your marriage. Some counselors may use alternative therapies like Art Therapy Melbourne to help couples.

Don’t be disappointed if getting back together doesn’t happen at the first meeting. It may take a couple of meetings and a bit of time to get back on track but it will be worth it. If you had a great relationship it is worth fighting for. Finding someone special to love who loves you in return isn’t easy and shouldn’t be given up lightly. Add to that a shared history, family and children and you will soon realize, if you haven’t already done so, that you belong together.

Having someone you love in your life is far too important to let it go over something trivial or in some cases something very hurtful. So, forget about trying to improve the “breakup recovery” and concentrate on getting your relationship back on track.