Dealing with disillusionment in your relationship
Here’s what to do when the honeymoon is over…
by: E.B. Johnson
When we’re basking in the hazy glow of a newly formed romance, it can be hard to imagine that our partner (and our budding relationships) are anything less than perfect. As time goes on, however, that perspective shifts and we start to see the little flaws in not only the other person, but in ourselves as well. In order to avoid the disillusionment that destroys so many other relationships — we have to get real about making things special again.
By getting creative and reaching deep into the better parts of our understanding, we can reconnect with that passion that once bound us together with our partners so tightly. When we learn how to re-open the channels of communication, and re-engage with the passion and the spark, we can find our way back to each other. It’s a journey that requires both of us to dig deep, and look for the things that can bring us back to love.
The honeymoon comes to a shattering end.
As the last rays of the honeymoon phase come to an end, and the world-shattering realities of building a life with another person comes into view — it can be easy to become disillusioned or disappointed with your partner and your…
