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Sometimes when you have been in a relationship for a while, you find yourself at a point where you’re not sure if it’s worth fighting for. There are lots of reasons that relationships break down, but it’s about what you are willing to do to keep hold of your relationship that matters if this is what you want to do. There are some relationships that are worth fighting for with everything that you have got, and there are others that aren’t, but it’s up to you to decide which one you’re in right now. In this article, we’re going to be taking a look at some of the things that you need to consider to know whether your relationship is worth fighting for, so keep reading if you would like to find out more.
How Do You Know When Your Relationship Is Worth Fighting For?
Is there love?
The first question that you need to ask yourself is whether or not there is still love there. More often than not the answer is yes, or you wouldn’t be having such a struggle in the first place. Love is one of those things that we need to constantly think about in a relationship, because if the love is not there anymore on either side, then there is no point fighting for that relationship any longer.
The only thing that we want you to remember here is that sometimes love is not enough. You cannot base your entire relationship on love as there are other aspects that have got to be met as well.
Is there Communication?
Are you able to communicate with your partner and are they able to communicate with you? Communication is a massive thing in a relationship, and if you are not willing to do this, or your partner is not willing to meet you halfway with this, then something has got to change if you want to fight for your relationship. It might be worth sitting down together and getting all of your feelings out in the open so that you both know where you stand, as miscommunication and misunderstanding are two of the biggest killers in relationships.
If you struggle with communication, there are ways that you can work on it. You do not have to be stuck, unable to communicate with your partner. One of the questions that you need to ask is not only if you’re communicating, but if you’re willing to try if this isn’t happening right now.
Is there trust?
You are also going to need to question whether there is trust in the relationship. The simple way to look at this is that if there is no trust, then there isn’t really a relationship. You cannot spend your whole life constantly wondering if your partner is doing what they say they are doing, or if they are lying to you. You cannot spend your whole life questioning everything that your partner tells you, as this is not a healthy way to live. If you can’t trust your partner, then there is not much you can do.
However, you might decide that it’s worth building the trust up because you love them. This can be achieved through hard work on both sides, but you both have to be dedicated to it. It is possible, but you have to want it.
Can you find your way back?
Last but not least, you need to ask yourself if you think that there is a chance you can find your way back to each other if you do decide to fight. There are some relationships that are simply too broken to be able to be fixed, and often end in family arbitration or something similar.
It’s okay if you can’t find your way back, because it means it wasn’t meant to be. But, if you think that you can, and you are both willing to do whatever it takes to get your relationship back to a good and healthy place, then fight with everything that you have.
We hope that you have found this article helpful, and now see some of the things that you need to consider when trying to determine if your relationship is worth fighting for. The thing that you need to remember right now is that only you know the answer to whether it is or isn’t, so you have got to think carefully before you make any kind of decision. We wish you the very best of luck, and hope that you manage to make the choice that works the best for you.
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