Can We Make Up?
April 29, 2009 by Cassie Sweete
Filed under Makeup
You might be searching for possible ways of making up with an ex if you have broken up recently. This is totally normal and appropriate in some situations. Getting started can sometimes be tough though.
The majority of adults have gone through the break up of a relationship and know how painful it can be. Sadly, some people choose to play the part of a helpless victim and give away all of their power. The pity party may be comforting at the moment, but it is totally useless if you are looking for ways of making up with your partner.
In many cases, getting your ex back is a definite possibility. A lot will depend on the history of your relationship, but because you have shared so much together, the person you broke up with probably still has deep feelings for you. The key to rescuing your relationship is knowing the proper steps to follow.
Everyone makes mistakes and part of making up with someone is recognizing the mistakes that were made before the break up happened. Take a close look at what really happened without trying to lay blame on anyone. The key is to avoid making the same mistakes again.
Saying that the relationship was not working is not specific enough. You must consider whether a single even caused the split or if a series of behaviors made your ex lose interest in you. You should focus on yourself at this point because pointing out the faults of the other person will definitely not win them back.
A weak person is very unappealing. Just think about people you know and which ones you consider attractive to prove this to yourself. When you are in the process of making up, you must present yourself as a strong person who is doing fine without a partner in your life. You can let your ex know that you still care about them without acting like one of life’s victims.
Plotting revenge or using jealousy as a weapon should never even be considered as an option. Both of these approaches are very counterproductive and shallow. If you are hoping to make up with your ex, either of these approaches could wipe out any chance of reconciliation and convince the other person that they did the right thing by getting away from you.
Your ex will be impressed by a show of strength and confidence on your part. This does not mean cocky indifference, but it does mean not acting like a victim. While playing just a little bit hard to get, show that you are doing fine and that you can act like an adult about the situation. Your ex-boyfriend or ex-girlfriend might just be impressed and start wondering how they missed that trait about you in the first place.






