Joy feelings magazine January 2019 issue | Page 36

know that he's still not
willing or ready to talk.
Recognize an apology
Acknowledge an apology,
even if it is subtle. We're
people and we don't like
to admit when we're
wrong about something.
When he offers to do
something for you, or is
intent on cleaning the
yard – this is his way of
admitting he was wrong,
and it's his apology to
you. Thank him. Do you
really need to hear, "I was
wrong"? His actions will
demonstrate this.
Keep the romance alive
This is a critical point.
Romance is part of the
animal of your
relationship and it
requires three square
meals a day, and snacks.
It's imperative that you
feed this aspect of your
relationship. Love notes
are great; Victoria's Secret
is fine – whatever you
choose to do, keep it
romantic.
Laugh
Laughter is the best
medicine for the soul. In
the midst of a heated
spat, step back and take a
good look; isn't this
something that you two
should be laughing about?
Be yourself
Finally, if you are afraid to
be yourself, you most
likely manipulated the
relationship to the
commitment stage. Go
back and re-read the
books that got you there