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 Are you attracting the love that you want from your current relationship or are you trying to control your relationship by over rowing the boat! You know, many of us try and control everything in our lives, and our relationship is no exception. OK, name me one thing in your life right now that can’t be changed or whisked away in the blink of an eye! You can’t can you? So, why is that we frantically attempt to control our relationship? Does this really give you the love affection and romance that you desire, or is it only making your partner resentful, angry, and more distant? How often do you try to control your relationship by helping or rescuing your partner without being asked to do so? And, how often does it result in an unappreciative slap in the face? If this is the case then you may be over rowing the boat! Ironically, doing too much for your partner sends a signal of desperation and a lack of self-confidence which results in undermining the emotional bonds of your relationship. So, when I state that over rowing the boat will sink your relationship; I am speaking the unequivocal truth!”  Frequently, these issues of self-esteem and low confidence are at the root of many failing relationships, and when they are left unchecked end disastrously.

Remember, the whole premise of a relationship is to share your life with someone, not control theirs! Your partner needs to feel good about him or her self. In essence they need to be their own person!! You are in this together, and if they need help or need to be rescued they will ask for it!! So, try and relinquish your control and surrender! The following examples can help guide you in the appropriate direction, but to make these changes on a permanent level you must get to the bottom of restoring your self-esteem and confidence levels.

Don’t help unless they ask you to help

Don’t offer a solution unless asked for one.

Don’t rescue them from a situation unless you are asked to.

Don’t do everything for your mate.

Do listen and be understanding

Do some self reflection and learn to completely love yourself.

Do complement your partner in a way that allows them to be the person they are.

Remember, to attract what you want from your partner you must become the very thing you wish to attract!!!

 

For more information on how to save and transform your relationship subscribe to my free e-Guide “The secret principles to Saving a Relationship”

 

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Best wishes,

David Roppo

”The Relationship Rehab Coach”

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He is known for being compassionate and understanding, and he works tirelessly for clients to help them find inner happiness and the relationship of their dreams!


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    Is learning to communicate really the key to a successful relationship? Well, let me ask you a question; prior to your relationship crisis, did you or your partner have trouble communicating? Of course you didn’t! So, why would you need to learn how to communicate? You see, it’s really not a question of improving communication skills, but rather a matter of fixing the underlying issue that caused the communication problem!  Ironically, counseling is based on improving communication skills, but were you aware that 50% of all couples that attend counseling end up either breaking up or getting divorced, and that less than 20% report any improvement at all? So, is learning to communicate really the solution to having the relationship you want? Well, the answer is unequivocally NO! In fact, it’s the attempts at improving communication that will destroy your relationship! When two people embark on a mission to improve their communication skills they actually become more efficient at arguing! Now let me ask you, do you know anyone that wants to be with someone that argues all the time???

    You see, counseling often focuses on communication skills and the superficial actions and behaviors that are occurring on the surface. However, let me assure you that there are always underlying issues that are causing these behaviors. What self limiting beliefs, fears, or insecurities are standing in your way of having the relationship you want? Are these issues causing you difficulty in being close or intimate with your partner, or are they causing you to be controlling or jealous? What effects have these issues had on your partner’s behavior? Have they caused distancing, or even a separation! You see, 99% of the time the lack of communication is due to the frustration caused by the underlying issues that are driving the relationship crisis. But, don’t despair because there is a way to restore communication;

     

    1.      You must be willing to put aside who is to blame for the relationship crisis. (There’s and old adage that goes “Being right doesn’t always go along with being happy”) So, if you want to be right you may as well sign the Divorce settlement agreement or waive goodbye because that’s what’s going to happen anyway.

     

    2.      You must be willing to take control of the crisis by uncovering the fears and insecurities you have exhibited which caused your partner to withdraw or not to communicate.

     

    3.      You must be willing to change your side of the equation by overcoming these fears and insecurities which in turn will restore communication and reconnect you and your partner. To begin this process you should present a statement of agreement to your partner which will remove any hostility from the relationship and demonstrate that you understand how he or she feels.

     

     The bottom line is; people don’t want to communicate with someone that is jealous, controlling or critical, or someone who is failing to meet their emotional needs!

     

    For more information on how to uncover and overcome these fears and insecurities and how to draft a statement of agreement subscribe to my free e-guide “The Secret Principles to Saving a Relationship” below………

     

     

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    Best wishes,

    David Roppo
    The Relationship Rehab Coach

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    Rank your current levels of success in each area of your life and your relationship. (If the sentence is true give yourself 1 point) How close are you to having the Relationship of your Dreams?

    Happiness

    O I love my life and I am very happy

    O I can’t wait to get out of bed every morning

    O I spend my time away from work doing the things I enjoy the most

    O Everyday I spend time on me

    O I love my days off and weekends – they are fun packed

    O I appreciate the little things in life

    O I am living the way I want to live at the moment

    O I don’t get stressed out easily and can chill

    O I find joy in helping others

    O I am fun to be with

    Happiness score out of 10 –

    Relationship

    O My Relationship is Fantastic

    O I feel very connected to my partner

    O I never argue or fight with my partner

    O I have a perfect intimate relationship with my partner

    O I regularly partake in romantic interludes with my partner

    O My partner is extremely attracted to me

    O My partner would do anything in the world for me

    O My partner understands me

    O I feel like I can talk to my partner about anything

    O I feel like my partner is my best friend

    Relationship score out of 10 –

    Confidence

    O I am a confident woman

    O I don’t doubt my ability to accomplish my dreams

    O I know my strengths and weaknesses

    O I don’t have difficulty in saying “No”

    O I don’t often think that I am not as good as others

    O I don’t worry what others may think of me

    O I don’t expect myself to be perfect all the time

    O It’s not important for me to want to be liked and approved of

    O I don’t have trouble articulating my needs

    O I love myself 100%

    Confidence score out of 10 –

    Looking after yourself

    O I exercise at least 3 times a week

    O I lead a healthy lifestyle in terms of the food I eat and I do not abuse my body with excess alcohol

    O I am completely happy with my appearance and love the way I look

    O I avoid self destructive behaviors

    O I manage my stress levels by relaxing each and every day

    O I have at least 3 holidays/breaks per year

    O There are no outstanding issues or problems that have not been resolved

    O I always make time for myself

    O I regularly treat myself each week to something I enjoy – clothes, cd’s, massage, nails, hair, skin etc

    O I regularly assess how I am looking after myself

    Looking after yourself score out of 10 –

    Your overall scores:

    Happiness

    Relationship

    Confidence

    Looking after you

    Put your overall scores in the categories above and highlight the areas of your relationship and life that need the most work.

    Jot down below the top 5 things that you are going to start on immediately. What jumped out at you from completing the evaluator?

    How will you change them?

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    5.

    So, what was your score?

    Use the chart below to see what area your Relationship is in!

    Relationship Points

    35-40 Magical

    30-35 Above average

    25-30 Average

    00-25 Relationship 911

    Magical Relationship

    Bravo! Your have the relationship of your dreams! Everyone should aspire to reach your level of excellence!

    Above average Relationship

    Huge potential to move to a magical relationship, but you need a positive direction and bit of action to push you to the top!

    Average Relationship

    Existing in a good relationship, but are underachieving. A new strategy and some positive coaching will move you upward!

    Relationship 911

    You are in the mists of a relationship crisis, or could be headed for one soon! Your relationship may require an immediate, relationship saving, action plan!

    For more information on how to save and transform your relationship subscribe to my free e-Guide “The Secret Principles to Saving a Relationship” Click the link below……. 

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    Many relationships are rushed into for different reasons. This could be due to hot chemistry between people or because they find that they are emotionally compatible. Some may think that they were meant for each other but in reality the relationship may be doomed to failure because of many differences that may surface later. If a few months down the line your relationship is floundering for a variety of issues then all is not lost. Following some sensible tips to save your relationship and some sound advice can help you build a lasting more solid relationship no matter what the foundations were.


    If your relationship experiences rocky roads and conflicts then understanding the causes and what can be done to rescue them, means effectively communicating between the two partners. It is important that one of you take the initiative to begin the process of reconciliation, and this will also show willingness to forgive and repair the damage. Whether you are a man or woman; or are in a same sex relationship is irrelevant. The tips to save relationships which are mentioned below will work for any relationship.


    Firstly it is vital that you stay calm and suppress your feelings of panic when working on saving your relationship otherwise your partner may feel emotionally stifled.It is important to never beg for the return of your partner no matter how desperate you may be feeling. You can show the depth of your passion and feelings though, and openly show that you are prepared to discuss the reasons why you want to save the relationship. During strife in a relationship an important factor is to allow your partner to have space to sort out their own feelings as well. This may also mean letting him/her visit family or friends or get away for a while on their own so that they can also sort out their own feelings.


    Rekindle the old spark of passion and sharing that you had when you first met. Surprise your partner with something special, a gift, a romantic night out, or what ever you can remember that they really enjoyed when you first met. Reminisce about happy memories together and give reasons why you are meant for each other. Compliment your partner on their appearance and depth of personality or their skills and role they play in your relationship. Learn about your partners hobbies, likes and dislikes as well.


    One of the very important tips to save your relationship is learning how to solve conflicts and problems without becoming defensive and blameful of your partner. It cannot be stressed enough just how important communication is in a relationship. Complaining continuously may ruin the relationship so rather seek out pleasing attributes in your relationship rather than things that you want to criticize.


    Try not to be overly possessive or jealous of your partner, and when there is anger try to be the one that remains the calming aspect by remaining emotionally controlled. It is also important to think before you say things in anger that cannot be retracted later. In any relationships there is going to be obstacles and regular ups and downs that need to be resolved and if you love one another enough there are always ways around any problems.

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