R E L AT I O N S H I P
6 ways you can fix your
relationship
I
f you have an impending feeling that your relationship
is on the docks, this is the correct time to start working
on it. The beginning of every year is when you make
new resolution and what better than setting your relationship back on track. Here are ways you can do it Figure out the problem
One of the first few ways you can start working on your
relationship is by understanding the nature of the problem in your relationship. However, the two of you have
to do this together. Sit down together and articulate as to
what is going wrong. It can be anything from not spending enough time together to fighting on a daily basis over
trivial matters etc.
Meet often
If the problem concerning your relationship is lack
of time, make a conscious effort to meet each other
quite often this year. Instead of hanging out with common friends, go out on your own. Parikshat Sood, a
27-year-old marketing professional says, "My girlfriend
and I have strenous working hours, thus we do not get
enough time to meet each other. We hardly see one another every alternate weekend. However, this year both
of us have decided that we will take time out even during
the weekdays and go out for dinner or drinks after work."
Understand your partner's viewpoint
Sure when we have problems, we only consider looking
at things and addressing them from our point of view.
However, it is equally important to understand what your
partner feels or thinks. Relationship counsellor says,
"Companionship and love is all about holding hands and
working towards everyday problems as a couple than
doing it single-handedly.When you start understanding
your partner, is when you start working towards building
a happy relationship."
Go out on a holiday together
Though the holiday season is over, if the two of you
haven't had the time to venture out anywhere during the
past two weeks, take some time off. A short holiday will
ensure that both of you give time to address your relationship issues and can also take a break from work or
family life.
Improve your communication
Other than ensuring that the two of you meet each other
on a regular basis, it is also important to keep in touch
over the phone or through SMS. If both o