Say Goodbye To Off-and-On Relationships

Audiences love to cheer on couples who struggle to say together. They may overcome feuding families, treacherous old flames as well as conflicting emotions. When they overcome any obstacles, it seems to prove that they’re made for each other.

However, in real life, off-and-on relationships can take a heavy toll on your well being and happiness.

That’s the conclusion from a recent study by the University of Missouri in Columbia. They found that couples who make up and break up repeatedly experience higher rates of abuse, poorer communication and lower levels of commitment.

If you’re stuck in a cyclical relationship, there are many things you can do to create positive changes. Try these tips for building a more sustainable connection or making a clean break.

Stabilizing Your Off-and-On Relationship

Some cyclical relationships are worth saving. See if you and your partner have the potential to develop a more harmonious future together.

Consider these strategies:

1. Make deliberate choices. Temporary separations can sometimes be beneficial. That’s especially true when you discuss the arrangements with your partner and make conscious plans for using your time apart to address recurring issues and focus on your own growth.