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09/04/2014
Researchers, who polled 2,000 Brits, found it often takes much more than a hug and a kiss to patch up a partnership following a large bust-up or a rocky patch.
One of the most important steps, was to quit social media sites, where the constant gaze of friends and family only adds pressure to a relationship. While, cutting off contact with friends who have the potential to lead us astray was also said to be crucial, as was buying a dog, as it gives couples something in common to look after.
Other ways to mend a relationship include making more time for each other, talking honestly about issues and heading off on a romantic break together.
Elsewhere in the study, which was conducted by Irwin Mitchell Solicitors, found that simply having more quality time together is the most successful way to save a relationship, with more than eight in 10 saying this made things better. Making time for date nights or finding a new hobby or interest to do together also made the list, as did counselling sessions, moving house and writing down the reasons you fell in love with your other half in the first place.
When it comes to relationships falling apart, the main common reason was that a couple simply stopped communicating. This was followed by taking each other for granted, money worries, a dwindling sex life and infidelity.
It also emerged that people in Britain think couples should try to make things work for an average of just under 12 months before they finally call it quits on a relationship. However, three quarters reckon people give up too easily on relationships nowadays; while another eight in 10 believe older generations were more likely to stay together because they believe marriage was for life.
Martin Loxley, National Head of Family Law at Irwin Mitchell Solicitors, said: "Most relationships will go through a rocky period at some stage, and it seems the way you deal with things during that time can be the difference between patching things up or splitting permanently.
"The secret seems to be spending more time together rather than separating your lives even further than they already are.
"Many relationships go through a difficult period when day-to-day life gets in the way or you become too busy or stressed to simply enjoy some quality time together.
"As a consequence, you can lose the intimacy and closeness that relationships need to survive.
"So things like going away on holiday together, making more time for date nights and even just having honest conversations are often all it takes for couples to get their relationship back on track."
(JP)
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Survey Unveils Ways To Save A Relationship
Saying goodbye to Facebook, ditching "unsuitable" friends and buying a dog have been hailed as the best ways to save an ailing relationship, according to a new study.Researchers, who polled 2,000 Brits, found it often takes much more than a hug and a kiss to patch up a partnership following a large bust-up or a rocky patch.
One of the most important steps, was to quit social media sites, where the constant gaze of friends and family only adds pressure to a relationship. While, cutting off contact with friends who have the potential to lead us astray was also said to be crucial, as was buying a dog, as it gives couples something in common to look after.
Other ways to mend a relationship include making more time for each other, talking honestly about issues and heading off on a romantic break together.
Elsewhere in the study, which was conducted by Irwin Mitchell Solicitors, found that simply having more quality time together is the most successful way to save a relationship, with more than eight in 10 saying this made things better. Making time for date nights or finding a new hobby or interest to do together also made the list, as did counselling sessions, moving house and writing down the reasons you fell in love with your other half in the first place.
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When it comes to relationships falling apart, the main common reason was that a couple simply stopped communicating. This was followed by taking each other for granted, money worries, a dwindling sex life and infidelity.
It also emerged that people in Britain think couples should try to make things work for an average of just under 12 months before they finally call it quits on a relationship. However, three quarters reckon people give up too easily on relationships nowadays; while another eight in 10 believe older generations were more likely to stay together because they believe marriage was for life.
Martin Loxley, National Head of Family Law at Irwin Mitchell Solicitors, said: "Most relationships will go through a rocky period at some stage, and it seems the way you deal with things during that time can be the difference between patching things up or splitting permanently.
"The secret seems to be spending more time together rather than separating your lives even further than they already are.
"Many relationships go through a difficult period when day-to-day life gets in the way or you become too busy or stressed to simply enjoy some quality time together.
"As a consequence, you can lose the intimacy and closeness that relationships need to survive.
"So things like going away on holiday together, making more time for date nights and even just having honest conversations are often all it takes for couples to get their relationship back on track."
(JP)
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