when you’ve been with someone for a large part of your life, it might be hard to imagine your days without them—not to mention the changing dynamics of friendships or support from each other’s families. in the long run, it’s detrimental to your quest to find a partner you’re compatible with (if that’s your ultimate goal). those unpleasant steps might seem impossible at first, but with a little preparation, you can do a lot to make the transition easier for …

maybe there is cheating involved, and that brings things to a decisive but painful end. i negotiated for a compromise over and over but was dismissed every time. [via] “i had been dating a really great guy for years, and over the course of some months realised he wasn’t who i pictured growing old with, and that’s all there was to it. crunch time came when i went away for the summer and basically just didn’t miss him at all. …

jennifer butler is a love & transformation coach and the owner of jennjoycoaching, a life coaching business based in miami, florida, although jennifer works with clients all over the world. jennifer’s work centers around empowering women who are navigating any stage of the divorce or breakup process. she is also the co-host of the deep chats podcast along with leah morris and the host of season 2 “divorce and other things you can handle” by worthy. she is also a …

you and your partner should be able to talk to each other about anything under the sun if you want your relationship to continue to grow. you can express gratitude by complimenting your partner and continuing to use basic manners. dating is a huge way that you and your spouse can stay connected. this is still a great way to connect with your partner!

if you have a busy af schedule, that last thing you want is to add another …

people whose parents divorced are more likely to experience relationship breakdowns than those whose parents remained together4 and seeing high levels of conflict during childhood and adolescence or experiencing abuse in the early years has been linked to relationship problems later in life.5,6 life transitions, such as moving from living together to being married, having a baby, children leaving home, and moving into retirement can put strain on a relationship, and the couple can start feeling less ‘connected’ to one …