Welcome to my Blog!

I don't know how you found me or how you found my blog, but I am glad you did. After you look around, you'll be glad too!

If you are hurting from a breakup then I wished we had met under happier circumstances. I know firsthand what a painful situation you are going through. It hurts so much that sometimes I felt like ending my life just so I could end the pain. Don't do that! In retrospect I can see how stupid that would have been! Look around the blog and I hope that you are able to pick up some tidbit of info that will help you feel better.

If you are here to discover some secrets to a happier relationship and ignite your passion once again, congratulations. You've come to the right place.

You can read through the posts and discover a lot of really useful information on securing a healthy relationship. There is also a very good book mentioned a few times in my blog. It is called, The Magic of Making Up. It is a great resource for mending and/or improving your relationship.

If you are not broken up then you can learn how to increase your passion.

If you are in a broken relationship, you can discover ways to heal your relationship.

Whatever is the right thing for you to do...enjoy your time here!

You can also leave me a comment if you have some ideas of your own or if you have a question. Check back often because I do respond to your comments.

Praying for the best for you,
Carole

Thursday, July 15, 2010

Only Human Getting Back With Your Ex

Getting back together with your ex is an extremely hard thing to do because both of you have had your feelings hurt and hearts broken. What can make it worse is that there are also probably very unrealistic expectations of what you want from each other. Not quite on the same page? The thing to realize is that you are both human and fully capable of making mistakes. We all make mistakes, right?

The reason that you are broken up or divorced is that there were mistakes made on both of your parts. No one is perfect, including yourself. As much as you would like to believe that you are, neither one of you are perfect and are, actually, quite far from it. Getting back with your ex means that you need to realize this.

When you are pouring over your predicament, it is going to be very obvious and easy to point out the mistakes that the other made. What is going to be even harder is to point out the mistakes that YOU made. You have to look closely at your broken relationship. You need to look and see what it was that you did that helped make the split possible. What actions did you take or words did you express that helped make the relationship as bad as it got. You have to own up to your part in the ending of the relationship. You know it takes two to tango.

You have to own your own mistakes. You can’t hide them. You can’t cover them up. You can’t make excuses for them. You can’t sugar coat them. You can’t pretend they aren’t there. You can’t do any of that and yet expect the reconciliation effort to succeed.

Pointing fingers is probably what caused the split to happen in the first place. Pointing fingers is not going to help getting back with your ex. You are only human. Along with that humanity comes pride. That's another human trait. This may seem obvious but because of this attitude we may not be able to show that we know we made mistakes. No one wants to admit they were wrong. That just goes against the grain of our own humanity.

In getting back with your ex, you have to realize also that your ex boyfriend or ex girlfriend or ex husband or ex wife is the person whom you've decided you do not want to be your ex anymore. You no longer want that person to be your ex. You have to understand that if you want them to be with you for the long term then you have to realize how special they are to you. You must appreciate them! They will never know that if you can’t realize that you have those feelings and express them. They must know that you want to be with them. If you treat them like trash for the mistakes they made and hold it over their head then they aren’t going to feel very special. If you haven't learned to over past then how can you expect a new beginning? The mistakes they made may have been bad but forget about it. You need to let them know that you want to be with them. They have to see from you that they are special and you appreciate them. Can you look past their faults?

Isn’t that what you want? To know that even with all your faults that they love you still? What greater way is there to share than to care?

Wednesday, July 7, 2010

Do You Schedule Your Relationship?

8:00 AM - Go To Work

9:15 AM - Office meeting

1:30 PM - Sales presentation

6:00 PM - Break up with my significant other

Let's face it, for most of us, that kind of schedule looks pretty funny. We don't schedule things that way. At least I don't, do you? So...while we may not schedule a break up this way, there still are times when something needs to be done. One of you in the relationship needs to make the first move. A lot of relationships last much longer than they probably should for no other reason than breaking up isn't an easy thing to do. Neither person wants to be the one who did the breaking up.

Relationships typically end in a few basic ways.

There is the dramatic break up. This type can be very sudden and usually involves strong words or actions. She cries, she chases him, follows him home promising never to do whatever it was that she did that he obviously didn't like so much so he decided to break up. Or vice versa. He does the chasing and promising.

Then there is the mutual break up where both parties come to the realization that it's over. They agree that it's best to break up. It's almost as if it happens by magic. Believe it or not, it's also the most rare kind of break up.

Finally, there is the slow break up. This is characterized by things degrading over time. The sad thing is that neither party may even know they are headed for a break up until it's far too late. The two people in the relationship just sort of drift apart.

So, how can you end a bad relationship without either party getting hurt?

The first step is to know why you want to break up. Don't make the mistake of assuming that the first reason you come up with is the real reason. You need to find the underlying cause of wanting to break up. Having a clear and accurate idea of why you're breaking up will make the process go smoother for both parties. That's because you will be operating from a position of honesty. That's the key to a smart break up.

Set a time to discuss things that is convenient for both of you. If at all possible do this face-to-face. Promise me that you won't text the other person. How rude! It's really not the kind of thing that should be handled via e-mail or over the phone either. The only exception is for a long-distance relationship where you won't be able to get together for a while. It's better to end things quickly, than it is to delay the inevitable.

Keeping things positive when ending a relationship is a smart move. Just because you are ending a romance doesn't mean you have to make an enemy. Be nice to each other and treat each other with respect. Don't get defensive. Don't make the other person feel like they must be defensive, either. If they start crying, be compassionate. At the same time, be aware that it may be an attempt to manipulate you. Guys know especially...tears do that. You can still be nice, but don't let them make you do something you don't really want to do.

Finally, at this stage, getting back together in the future is probably the last thing on your mind. However, it is always a possibility. You never know what the future holds.

Monday, July 5, 2010

Should I Get Back With My Ex Girlfriend

Should you try to get back with your ex girlfriend when you think you can’t be away from her? When the time comes that you think you can’t live without her and your life is incomplete without her, you may have a challenge on your hands. It isn’t an impossible challenge, though. Fixing your relationship is something that you can do, but it will take a lot of introspection and thought about the situation. If you think you might want to get back your with ex girlfriend, you need to make sure that it is worth it.

If you are trying to figure out what makes you feel like you have to get back with your ex girlfriend in the first place then you need to ask yourself some questions. What was the reason for the break up in the first place? If it was your fault then look closely at what it was that you did. Was it due to your selfishness? Examining yourself this way is something that might be hard to do. Look at the actions you took. Were they the results of a self-centered person? If so, then what has changed? What makes you so sure that you are done being self-centered? Is this desire to get back with ex girlfriend a result of self-centered thinking? Hmmm...that's a good question.

Before you try to get back with your ex girlfriend, you need to make sure that it is a mutually beneficial relationship or it has very little chance of succeeding. If it is just something to try and fill a void in your life and heart then it may not be the best thing for both of you. You may have to live with the consequences of your selfish actions. Don’t expect to get taken back with open arms. You just have to know that if it isn’t good for both of you then getting back with your ex might not have good or positive results.

What if the shoe is on the other foot? If the reason that you broke up has more to do with her selfish actions, then what makes you think that she has changed or will change? Look closely at her actions. If there is genuine remorse and a willingness to change? If so then you might have a chance. You need to ask “is she just going to do the same things again?” If she has a pattern of acting out of selfishness in a way that is harmful to your relationship and to you then you probably don’t have a chance. If you have significant reason to believe that what she did isn’t going to repeat itself then maybe you should get back with ex girlfriend. You have to know that beyond the shadow of a doubt she is done looking out for only her self-interest and is more interested in something that is good for the both of you.

In either situation, whether it was because of your selfishness or hers, or even both, you need to fully believe that the both of you are going to benefit from your reconciliation.

Friday, July 2, 2010

Best Seller Books On Relationships May Make A Fool Of You

If your ex has just broken up with you, you may be looking for books on healing relationships. But how do you choose the best books on relationships among all the books out there?
This article will show you how I choose the best books on relationships. And the answer will surprise you. Read on…

First off, you don’t want to be fooled by fancy letters after a author’s name. There are many people out there who find school to be a convenient escape from real life. Instead of engaging with people, they spend their time in the classroom and library. As a result, they end up with a lot of letters after their names when they hit age 35. They use their degrees to indicate that they have “expert knowledge” of a situation. But how much experience about relationship building in the real world do they really have?

Instead, you should look for books on relationships by authors who have been in the trenches. They’ve either put a bad relationship back together themselves or they have helped countless friends to do the same. These aren’t therapy patients that come in for the “fifty minute hour” either. These are relationships of people that author actually cares about and wants to help.

Next, you want to find books that don’t boil down to “put the relationship aside for 30 days and work on yourself during that period.” This is what most “save your relationship” or “get your ex back” books will tell you. Many of the e-books on the market turn that very concept into a 50 page document. These are just pieces of fluff that don’t deserve your attention – or your money.

Instead, you should look for a book that will give you brand new information; information that your friends can’t give you. Information that sparks a new perspective and way to build a relationship.

Here are some questions that you should consider when looking for a book. Will the book tell you what a woman craves the most? Will it give you a step-by-step guide about how to satisfy those cravings? Will the book show you what you need to do to recover from an affair? Will it give you specific techniques that will enable you to get relief from your pain?

Finally, look at who is recommending the book. Do the testimonials seem a little generic? Were they written by the author’s brother and second cousin?

You want to find books on relationships that come recommended by a wide variety of people, in various situations, from all walks of life. If it looks like both a guy from England and a newly engaged woman from Kansas have used the book, chances are it will work for you. Does it work for people regardless of where they are coming from?

There are many books on building or healing relationships that are on the market. Unfortunately, most of them are drivel because they weren’t written by someone in the trenches. As a result, they have generic advice that could be best summed up in a paragraph or two. That would mean that the recommendations the book can get are generic in nature, because the book really has nothing going for it.

Finding the best books on relationships takes a little work. But, everything about relationships takes work. Shouldn’t you invest the time and money in the very best book out there?

Wednesday, June 30, 2010

Advice on Relationships How to Keep a Woman Happy

Do you know how to keep a woman happy? Here is some advice on relationships for men.

The first advice on relationships that I have for you is to always be yourself. Many men don’t feel that they are good enough to catch a beautiful, sexy woman, so they put on a show. But a confident man is the sexiest beast around. Have you ever noticed that some of the ugliest guys have some of the prettiest women? That is because they display a level of confidence that is more attractive to women than physical looks.

Next, you should do the little things. This means offering to take her car in for an oil change or giving her a bag of Jelly Bellies (her favorite flavors) from time to time. Sometimes men think in terms of “grand gestures,” when it is the little things add up to long relationships.

This ties into the next piece of advice on relationships: appreciate her. You shouldn’t take her for granted. Let her know that you value her.

The next thing is that you should not obviously be looking at other women when you are with her. Women think that you are comparing her to other women that you’re looking at. They don’t understand the whole concept of “the day I stop looking is the day I die.” This comes from the biological drive for monogamy in women. Women are looking for a lifetime partner... for a man with whom they can raise children. They can’t help it. That’s how evolution designed them. So minimize the ogling, especially when she’s around.

You should try to make her laugh. While men list good looks at the top of the things they need in a woman, women list a man’s sense of humor. So, if you want the relationship to last, keep her laughing.

The next bit of advice on relationships comes in seeking common interests. It’s great if you got together because of a hobby or an interest, but it still helps when you take an interest in a long standing passion of hers. If this means developing an appreciation for foreign films, so be it. This shows that you care about her and she’ll know you are one in a million.

Once you get the girl, it may seem like you don’t have to try anymore – at least as far as grooming goes. And, while women are less sensitive to looks than men are, they still like a man who makes an attempt. So, shave on weekends. Keep in touch with the latest fashion trends for men. In short, don’t get sloppy just because you’ve landed her. You can un-land her just as easily just as easily as you landed her.

She’s going to need to know that she can integrate you into her circle of family and friends. A man must be part of her larger life, especially after the first few weeks of passion are over. So, make an effort to get along with her girlfriends and impress her parents. A woman relies on her social network to validate her relationship choices. Make an effort.

You should always be considerate of her feelings. Women are less stable than guys. Part of this is hormonal. When you are sensitive to her mood, you won’t get on her bad side.

The final piece of advice on relationships is to be open to trying new things. At the beginning of a relationship, everything is new from the types of dates you arrange to the way you kiss. But, after a while, these things become routine. If you find that your relationship has fallen into a rut, shake things up. Try something new. It will go a long way to keeping your relationship healthy.

So, there are ten bits of advice on relationships to keep your dating life strong. Look you guys, these things are common sense. The fact is my son almost drove his sweetheart out of his life because he didn't pay attention to what he was doing. There is a book that woke him up written by T 'Dub' Jackson called "The Magic Of Making Up". After he read it and began applying T Dub's common sense suggestions, his love life turned around. Not only that all of his personal relationships, with friends, co-workers and our family have become much smoother than they were before.

You might want to check out "The Magic of Making Up" yourself.

Thursday, January 28, 2010

The Relationship Fix

TW Jackson, the man behind the e-Book, "Magic of Making Up", has helped thousands of couples from every corner of the globe. His e-Book gives solutions to people who want to stop the impending breakup or divorce. For those even in hopeless situations, something can still be done. The book shows you exactly what to do and say to win your significant other back. Yes, you can open your arms wide and embrace a life filled with love.

In relationships, there are always ups and downs. Some times may even be more difficult than others. Feelings can change as well. You may notice that you're the only one trying to make the whole thing work.

No one wants to be in this sad situation. It just plain sucks! You get nothing but lies and heartache and that's not how it's supposed to be. If you could just turn back the clock and go back to those happier times where each moment was sweet, special, and unforgettable that would be great; wouldn't it?

Unfortunately, time changes people. What you need now is to come clean before the situation boils over and explodes. Lies and fights aren't what make your relationship thrive. Do you want to make it work or do you want to end it?

If you want to recapture your loved one's heart and soul, you need to purchase this eBook. Nothing is better out there than this one. TW Jackson really knows how to put your life back in place. Work your problems out and go back to being the happy couple that you once were.

Saturday, December 26, 2009

5 Simple Steps to Get Your Ex Boyfriend Back

It is not easy for you and your ex boyfriend to get back after a breakup. However, there are a few tips that you can follow to have him back again. So many people don’t succeed in winning their ex back. It's not really our fault. No one ever handed us an instruction book when we first started dating that taught us how to handle a breakup. Much less, how to get someone back after a breakup. If you want your ex boyfriend back then these 5 simple steps should help you achieve your goal:

1.The first tip which will help you and your ex boyfriend to get back is to get your head straight. You need to get rid of the negative thoughts. You have to stop feeling sorry for yourself. You have to be willing to be strong.

Don't let your emotion and especially depression keep you down. You can't achieve a goal, if you can't keep your emotions in check and your mind clear. Negative thoughts are destructive behavior.

2.Accept that the relationship in its prior form is over. All the wishing in the world isn't going to allow you to go back in time and change the way things happened. You can't let your mind keep wandering into the past.

Focus on what is going on now. If you realize that the relationship of the past wasn't perfect you're heading in the right direction and laying the foundation for you and your ex boyfriend to get back. Remember you are most likely glossing over all the bad stuff that happened. Think about this; the relationship didn't get broke in a day. Don't expect to be able to fix it in a day either.

3.Don't pester your ex boyfriend. Guys just don't like it when girls become obsessive about them. Especially ex boyfriends. You may want to seek comfort by hearing his voice or seeing his face, but if you really want him back, you must back off for a while. Don't continuously call him, text message him, email him, or go to his place or where he hangs out just to see him. Give him time to realize he may have made a mistake. He may begin to actually miss you. If you blow it, you may have a tougher time getting him back.

4.Become an object of desire. If you can, get some new makeup. Get some new clothes. Get a new hairstyle. If you've picked up a few pounds, start exercising and eating healthy. When you look good on the outside, you're going to start feeling better about yourself on the inside. By feeling good on the inside you will be confident and happy. When you're confident and happy, you will project this image to others. You will become an object of desire to men. This includes your ex boyfriend.

5.Take it slow. If you followed steps 1-4 your ex boyfriend at some point will probably get in touch with you. Imagine his surprise when he sees the “new” you from step 4. He will probably be sorry that he broke up with you. Keep your physical contact with him to a minimum, if you do see him.

Seeing you when you are looking your best and seeing that you've become confident and happy will make him desire you. If you limit your physical contact with him, this will drive him crazy. It will probably help to ensure that you don't just jump back into a relationship only to breakup a short time later.

These tips may not be easy for you to do at first. You may want to give in and call him or see him, but you have to resist the temptation. These tips will help you and your ex boyfriend to get back together after a breakup.