7 Beautiful ways of saving your Relationship
Every relationship has its ups and downs, successful couples have learned how to manage the bumps and keep their love life going, says marriage and family therapist M itch Temple, author of The Marriage Turnaround . They hang in there, tackle problems, and learn how to work through the complex issues of everyday life. Many do this by reading self-help books and articles, attending seminars, going to counseling, observing other successful couples, or simply using trial and error. All relationship problems stem from poor communication, according to Elaine Fantle Shimberg, author of Blending Families. "You can't communicate while you're chec king your BlackBerry, watching TV, or flipping through the sports section," she says. Relationship Problem: Communication Problem-solving strategies: Make an actual appointment with each other, Shimberg says. If you live together, put the cell phones on vibrate, put the kids to bed, and let voicemail pick up yo...