No matter how good a relationship you have, you know as well as I do that it's not all plain sailing.
In most cases, when issues arise, they can be rectified without too much damage and in a reasonably short time.
Sadly, some relationships do encounter serious rough patches and quite often, the issues are more difficult to work through.
If you are in a position where there have been significant issues and you are working towards fixing a broken relationship, then you need to be cautious about your plan of attack.
The truth is that you simply can't sweep the issues under the carpet.
This is where these 4 proven tips can help you to make your relationship work again.
# Tip No One - Identify the issues causing you to be in this position.
This is where each of you needs to look in the mirror and do some serious soul searching to try and identify the issue/s.
It may be one specific event or it may be a series of events.
Either way, this is where the two of you need to work together to get to the bottom of your issues.
# Tip No Two - Be Honest with each other and express your feelings You need to be honest with each other and you need to be comfortable enough in your relationship to openly say what is on your mind.
By doing this, you are giving yourselves the best chance of fixing a broken relationship before it gets out of control.
It is very important in this make up stage, that you show your feelings.
It can be difficult but try and keep your emotions in check.
Having said that, it is OK to let your partner know how you feel.
If you are angry or disappointed, state your case in a controlled and rational manner so that your partner understands exactly what it is that is causing you grief.
# Tip No Three - Have an open mind and listen to what is being said In any reconciliation of a relationship, it is important that the parties talk and get matters of their chest.
Equally, however, parties must be prepared to listen to what is being said.
How can you get back with someone after a breakup if they don't listen to what has been causing the other party grief? That makes no sense at all but it would surprise you to learn that some couples fail to understand the importance of proper communication and have great difficulty in resolving issues.
# Tip No Four - Don't rush getting back together It is a known fact that some couples get back together without resolving the issues that caused problems in the first place.
Instead, take things slowly and make sure that each of you has a clear understanding of each other's needs.
Get back to those heady early days when you first fell in love.
Go on a date once things are on the road to recovery.
Buy each other small gifts and really get back to loving and understanding each other again.
You know what? Fixing a broken relationship is not impossible.
It just needs two willing parties to talk with each other with love on their minds and forgiveness in their hearts.
I know what it is like to fight with someone that you love.
It hurts and it is upsetting.
Follow these 4 proven tips and I am sure that you can get back to loving each other again.