A marriage can be a beautiful thing. But…if you’re on the path to marriage, and a part of your brain is yelling, “This isn’t what I want!,” you may want to reconsider. Sometimes we get caught up in the expectations of our partner, our family, our partner’s family, or society (“We’ve been dating for 2 years, so…
Category: Breaking Up
When to Break Up With Your Boyfriend
You’ve been with the same guy for over a year now. You’re in it for the win: marriage with children, the whole shebang. You thought you’d found Mr. Right, but lately you’re starting to wonder. How can you tell when you’ve let a relationship go on too long? 1. You’re at different points in life. …
Why is Breaking Up So Hard? It Shouldn’t Be!
If you’re dating a sane, reasonable person, the break-up may be difficult, but it won’t feel scary or even impossible. After all, as long as you’re sensitive, honest, and kind, your partner should be OK. However, if you’re having problems breaking up, there may be something more going on. Why is the thought of breaking up so intimidating?…
Breaking Up with Your Boyfriend: How to Know if it’s Time
Today we have a guest blog from Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT) and relationship expert who goes by the name Perry (online, at least). Perry is giving her take on when you might consider breaking up with your boyfriend). You’ve been with the same guy for over a year now. You’re in it for the…
How to Break Up with a Nice Guy
It’s easy to leave someone who hasn’t treated you well: You give them a piece of your mind and then say goodbye. But what if you find yourself in a relationship with a “nice guy”? He’s kind, sensitive, not a game-player or emotionally manipulative, but he just doesn’t “do it” for you. Perhaps you’ve decided…
Recovering from a Long-Term Relationship Break-Up
Ending a long-term relationship can feel traumatic. You may encounter some emotional hurdles before you can relax and enjoy the single life. When you’ve been in a relationship for a long time, even if it didn’t end well, you’ll probably experience a sense of loss: Loss of companionship, intimacy, routines, rituals, and shared pleasures. Suddenly…
Is There a Reason You Can’t Break Up?
If you’ve tried to break up with this person before and failed, you may have become embroiled in a codependent relationship. Codependency is the psychological term for staying in a relationship because the other person is providing something that you need. You may not realize it, but your giving in to their pleading is because…
Breaking Up With Your Girlfriend: Is it OK to Leave?
If you’re thinking about breaking up with your girlfriend and ask friends (or Google) for advice on how to do it, you’ll probably come across this standard advice: Break up with your girlfriend face to face, not through an email or text message. Use the approach of “It’s not you, it’s me.” Speak from your…