Archive for April 16th, 2009

Let’s do this - we know that building and maintaining a relationship is hard work. But breakups do happen to anyone and depending on the person breakups can be stressful, frustrating and even nerve wracking! And for most folks when they break up - they are thinking of how to get back together with the ex. So the first question you should ask yourself is this… “Am I sure I want to get back together with my ex?”

If you do want to get back with your ex, great! But you also need to forget about any ‘get back at ex’ nonsense because of some perceived wrongs. You know what I mean… doing stuff that won’t help and may likely get you a visit from the neighborhood police officer…

You certainly don’t want that!

So my feeling is that we should rephrase how to get back at ex into one that is positive and influential toward them moving back to you. So I’m going to give you my five best dating tips and ideas on how to get back at your ex… and more importantly, how to get your ex back!

Here goes…

Get Back at Ex Idea #1

Be true and strong to yourself. Especially when you just broke up and are in pieces. Stop the begging and clinging to your ex - it actually repels your ex and pushes them further away from you. Instead, I want you to be strong and give off the impression that you are totally fine with the breakup and life is peachy without them (even though your stomach may be churning).

But there is a reason behind this suggestion, your ex will begin to realize that you have moved on and they haven’t, which is a good thing.

Get Back at Ex Idea #2

Stop communicating with your ex. Just allow a little and if you have children together then yeah, you should talk about that subject but for everything else - be incommunicado. You see, closing the doors on communication does appear the opposite of what you really want to do… it conveys a message to your ex that your time is important and you are doing busy things and they start to wonder and stew about why you are not talking so much to them anymore. And not only that… they start to think about the good times and how important the relationship you both had.

Get Back at Ex Idea #3

Be like Gumby. Be flexible and don’t be so rigid and angry. Don’t tell them they have to move out and pick up their stuff by a certain date or you will throw their stuff out by the roadside - doing that won’t be helpful at all no matter how angry and frustrated you may be feeling at the time. Instead, be flexible and understanding. Do this and boy, your ex will be surprised - they may want to rebuild the lines of communication with you.

Get Back at Ex Idea #4

Hit the town buddy! That’s right, grab your friends and get the blankity-blank out of the house. Do fun stuff! Be social and enjoy some entertainment in your life. Add some life into your life so to speak. Now it doesn’t mean you have to date or notice members of the opposite sex but you SHOULD get out and enjoy your time with friends and when your ex finds out about it - they may begin to realize they lost a precious stone.

Get Back at Ex Idea #5

Be the “real” you! Truth be told… there was a reason why your ex fell in love with you the first time. And during relationships, you may have lost that little part of being yourself. Find it and be true to yourself. Your ex may notice.

There you go, I just gave you five ways to get back at ex… but not the way most folks would do it. My way is more pleasant, more constructive and gives you a much, much better chance of reconciling and getting back with your ex.

For some more tips and advice how to get back at ex you can go to my website. I will also make a recommendation for a get ex back guide that is the fastest way and shortest path I know to get them back.

Did you know that love does NOT conquer all?

You see, often people get married with the idea that their “chemistry”
or undying love for each other will keep them together forever.

However, with almost 50% of marriages ending in divorce these days, it’s
obvious that this isn’t the case. Therefore, it pays to know a few little
secrets and take some sound marriage advice before getting married.

Here are 5 tips that help keep couples together long after tying the knot:

Tip #1 - Continue dating

Over the years, people often drift apart or relationships and marriages become
stale because couples fail to do new and special things together. That’s why
going on new and refreshing dates is so important. In fact, there is something
about “dating” that creates a sense of magic in a relationship and
can even bring relationships out of a rut. While on a date, you also put more
effort into your appearance, have more uninterrupted time to communicate on
a deeper level and are naturally drawn closer together. Stuck for ideas? Spend
the day at the aquarium, zoo, museum, carnival, bookstore, beach or park.

Tip #2 – Delay is often better

It’s a well-documented statistic that couples who have dated for a year
or longer before marriage have a significantly lower rate of divorce than those
who married after a short dating period. A year of dating gives time for many
emotions to surface and many character traits to be discovered. You may adore
someone in the spring, but despise him or her in the winter. Asking someone
for his or her hand in marriage on the third date isn’t romantic. It’s gambling.

Tip #3 – Always express your love

Oftentimes, as a relationship matures, partners tend to stop praising each
other because they ‘assume’ their partner already knows what they’re thinking.
When in reality, a day should never go by without you praising your partner.
Compliment them on their cooking, reaffirm that they’re the greatest person
in the world or tell them they’re a wonderful role model. If you want
to be loved and romanced by your sweetheart, love and romance them first. When
they’re feeling loved, it is much easier to love in return. Are you a super
supporter of what your mate does and says? So do you cheer them on and praise
them constantly? Or do they constantly hear boos or silence?

Tip #4 – Take time to understand your partner

Couples with the most problems are often the ones that say, “I just don’t
understand him/her.” So let me ask you: How knowledgeable are you about
your mate’s profession or the degree they are pursuing? Do you know anything
about his or her family heritage? Are you able to have a meaningful conversation
about her cross-stitch hobby or his interest in rugby? If you are a man, do
you fully understand what women experience during PMS or menopause? You don’t
need to be identical, but make an effort to learn about the things that interest
your partner in life and you’ll grow closer as a result.

Tip #5 - Answer the BIG questions

Does your partner want kids? Do you both want careers? Do they have a history
of spending their way into debt? Do they go to church?

In my opinion, the biggest reason almost half of marriages end in divorce is
because couples fail to ask each other the right questions BEFORE they get married.
I guess people think they’ll be able to change their spouses after marriage
and everything will be better. Wrong. If you fail to sit down and discuss finances,
religion, sex, housing, your future, and other topics in great detail, you could
end up with nothing but argument after argument for the rest of your days.

In the end, if you both have completely different views, desires and goals
in life, there’s no guarantee that chemistry or “I love you’s”
will help you stay together. Make it your utmost priority to understand each
other ‘inside-out’ BEFORE you take that walk down the aisle.

About the author:

Michael Webb is the author of “1000 Questions For Couples” the most
comprehensive book of questions that all couples should ask before getting married.
Covering lovemaking, religion, careers, money, children & raising them,
household work, personalities, the future and much much more. To learn more,
visit: 1000 Questions For Couples