What to do to save a LDR from a breakup ?

[Thanh]

A relationship always has some problems, whether the problems are small or not, they can become a factor of a breakup, especially when its a long distance one. But I think we also have ways to save our special relationship before it goes too far from breaking up...

What do you think we should do to save a LDR from a breakup when it does happen ?

[Dezface]

That entirely depends on the reason for breaking up. Sometimes it's too far gone or not worth saving. Really depends.

[Zephii]

Talk and compromise. If that fails, get drunk and eat chocolate.

[JoeyBug]

Talk and compromise. If that fails, get drunk and eat chocolate.

Yup!! This is what I would say

[Thanh]

Since Im going through a breakup at the moment, I think a lot and figure out what we should and should not do...
Firstable, we should have no contact for a short time so both parties have some time and peace, calm down and find out what the main problem is. When we think throughly, we know if the relationship is worthy to save... (in my case it is).
Then yes, talk about it and compromise.
No panicking, sobbing and begging... (I did by constantly sending him emails and a sobbing voice message) because that will likely scare them off...

Its my oppinions, surely there are a lot more tips out there, so feel free to contribute and help those who are struggling through such a hard time....

[katiecat08]

Hmm..well my first relationship wasnt long distance but things started getting worse. I hardly ever saw him and he made no effort to come and see me. Maybe you should take a mini vacation. Go out and do something for just you, escape to a calming and relaxing place. Treat yourself to a mani/pedi to make yourself feel better. If you have friends, call them up and hang out, theres no better support than your friends who care about you. Me, I kind of just wallowed for a while. I felt numb but I also knew that no matter how hard I wanted to fix things, it wouldnt have been better in the end. Now God has sent me a miracle man and I dont intend on messing this up. If you still feel the need to cry, then cry, everyone heals in different ways, I started trying to make new friends to fill the void. In due time, things will get better and if you're meant to be together, God will bring you back in his choosing.

[chizatlauren]

Don't think too much of your pride. This was the reason my ex and I broke up. I took care of my pride too much because I was hurt.

[bethyylovee]

Well there's so many different reasons for fight, it's hard to say.

But I think communication is definitely a key factor. It keeps you much aren't happier when you aren't afraid to talk to them.

[ChibiFelicia]

Compromise, LISTEN (and i mean really listen to each other) and be honest. Be brutally honest if you have to, they won't like it but if you can't be honest with your other half who can you be honest with. After being honest you gotta have a plan to back it up or both willing to talk about it.