Rehashing Our Damaged Relationship

United States
November 18, 2012 11:23am CST
It's a pattern in any relationship that the two parties don't agree on some things. Bad things happens to one or both of us simultaneously and we deal with it in different ways. One tends to stay away and be secluded; sulk alone and leave the problem/problems sifting inside, while the other does the same, and at the same time, drink herself into oblivion at night, crying and hurting because she knows the man she loves is hiding pain inside...just like she is. Instead of comforting each other and being there, the couple picks fights with one another. They hurt each other by yelling, cursing, screaming at one another over something petty. It shouldn't be like this. This is the relationship between me and my boyfriend of over twenty months. We both messed up...big time. None of us have the heart to call it quits. He's my better half and I'm his. I love him too much, guys. He loves me, too. But we obviously need to work at this. I'm turning to you guys, fellow MyLotters, for suggestions.
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10 responses
@Dominique25 (9464)
• United States
22 Nov 12
I hope that you and your boyfriend can work things out. It seems like you both are going through a really tough time. Would it be possible for you and him to go to couples counseling. If you both are willing to apply what you learn that could improve your relationship.
• United States
22 Nov 12
Hi Dominique, We've talked and talked and talked about repairing our damaged relationship. There's so much that we need to get a hold of before it gets worse and yes, we have mentioned about counseling. It's all about communication and that's what we haven't been doing amicably. Thanks for the tips.
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• United States
30 Nov 12
I hope that things improve in your relationship. I understand how at times it seems you work on a relationship so much that it wears you out. That is how I feel about my marriage. I'm quit frankly exhausted from all the stress of trying to make things work. I'm really not sure if things will be able to work out. We are going to go to a type of couple's counseling this weekend. I don't know though if it will help our marriage because my husband is already approaching it with a negative attitude. He is just not willing to do anything to improve himself or our marriage. I never see effort on his part.
• Philippines
18 Nov 12
My suggestion is to make a relationship work one of you should step down and should step up in every problem. Take turns on solving problem. In time of argument if one of you is angry the other should stay calm. Love is not meant to be easy, holding on and keep making each other better is how you guys will lose the hurting you feel.
• United States
18 Nov 12
Thanks for your advice!
• Philippines
18 Nov 12
No problem. Hope you find a way to make it work. Tell me what will happen to your love life. :) keep me updated :D
• Valdosta, Georgia
18 Nov 12
It is really hard when you both hide the problems away instead of talking about them. I definitely think communication in a relationship is key. It is so important to talk with each other about anything and especially issues within the relationship... It is healthy and good to talk about things like this together. I hope you both can work on talking it out, you will get a lot more accomplished if you can! =) Nothing really gets resolved with yelling and screaming at each other when something is wrong... I think you already know what you need to do to better things between the two of you! I hope you find the strength to do it, there is no reason to end the relationship though. This can be fixed!
• United States
18 Nov 12
Yes, I know what is needed to be fixed. You're right. We need to be there in comfort, not in anger & nothing gets solved with yelling and screaming. Thanks, LMB!
@mariaperalta (19073)
• Mexico
19 Nov 12
Problem is no relationship can be perfect. Always their will be something with one or the other one. Sometimes with both at the same time. We just have to get through those times. And show the love to one another.
@nixon56 (15)
• Philippines
20 Nov 12
If everybody let the truth to be known, most of us, if not everyone would like certain changes in their lives. Every friendship, relationship every marriage needs to evolve. To keep a relationship active, alive and going forward - and this is the responsibility of both individuals - both partners must take part in new experiences, share feelings, talk about something, plan things and share common dreams. But most often than not, our mates are held responsible and blamed when these changes don't take place. It seems like our partners don't hear our complaints, don't take a damn of our suggestions, don't even read our minds and body languages. That is because we wait for them to act. To make our relationship better, we should take the initiative. PRIDE, false pride specifically, is the prominent reason why we don't make the first move. Break patterns, take the guts to make the first move, have that mutual openness and stimulate the passion in your partner for a lasting, tender love and companionship.
• United States
20 Nov 12
While your words are ringing very true in this perspective, we seem to just can't let go of the past. That, among other things in our lives, (his job, me not having one, his priorities, me period) is also taking a toll. Even our family and friends are starting to notice and coming from strong families, they all have their inputs on what we should do. Some wants us to stay together, others wants us to move on. Communication & intimacy is what I look for to build a strong relationship. We haven't had that in ages. The both of us live on the other side of town but talk every single day. We just need to do more for each other. Thanks for your advice.
@wishjui (271)
• India
18 Nov 12
It sounds good that you are thinking this way .One from each relationship should be compromising and forgiving,you can always start from saying 'sorry'. Be careful that this should not become a pattern or trend in your case! Check whether he also accepts his fault or mistake.Also make promises to each other that you both will not bring your 'big ego' in between the relation.Better try this...my mantra is 'FORGIVE & FORGET'! Keep posting...eagerly waiting for your positive response.
• United States
18 Nov 12
Forgive & Forget. Thanks, Wish!
@GreenMoo (11834)
19 Nov 12
If this is a recurring problem, and you both want to change the way you deal wit it, then get together and discuss a plan of action when you are both calm and happy. Agree to have a discussion without interrupting and to listen, and work out a way of alerting yourselves to an impending problem. Perhaps you could try a secret word that one of you can say when you notice the pattern emerging. It should stop you both in your tracks and allow you to look at what is happening and change your next actions.
@nezavisima (7408)
• Bulgaria
18 Nov 12
very nice is when you know you're loved because it is the most important. I think you need to find a compromise to have misunderstandings. each with a different character each has its positive and negative qualities, and each seeks to avoid hurting other but sometimes these situations. Yet I hope to find a a compromise solution. nice day!
@jeztrose (1405)
• Philippines
19 Nov 12
Most of us are experiencing such things in having a relationship. it can't be helped and always there. It is a factor that anyone involved in having relationship must pass through this.It is just a trial for both of you.If you really love each other then try to work it out.Having a calm conversation maybe a good move.Talk to him,tell him what you really feel. Also try to understand him.Sometimes it doesn't matter who really is in fault,sometimes one just need to step down and apologize.
@STOUTjodee (3573)
• United States
18 Nov 12
One must be understanding of the other persons feelings. When you're in a relationship, you're going to find things that you don't like about your partner and there will be things your partner won't like about you. Once you understand that you and your partner are not perfect, you can then go on from there to figure out how to deal with the person's "quirks." Also, one must have communication, be open and honest with each other about the things that upsets each other.