Beauty: Kendra Cunningham

For most people, breaking up is the last possible option. They would rather ride out a torturous, spiteful relationship than admit “ I was wrong. I don’t really like or care about this person.”.  The ending of a relationship can be confused with “hard times”. How many times have you heard “ but relationships take work”?  Some people suck it up during difficult times and put more effort into the relationship  or they remain physically present but retreat into an emotionless cocoon. I tend to jump ship when the waters get rough. I have one foot out the door after the first disappointment.  He acts uncommunicative and moody? It’s over. He doesn’t call when he says he will? I’m out. He isn’t vying for my sexual attention 24/7?  He’s done.

It’s not  easy to get out of a relationship, especially if you made the mistake of cultivating mutual friendships, working together, or simply  becoming enmeshed into one another’s lives. That’s why you need a strategy.  My top three break up strategies are applicable to relationships of any duration. I’ve used them in three year relationships, 6 months, even week long flings. They work. Read the rest of this entry »