A wise soul once quipped, “Sometimes two people have to fall apart to realize how much they need to fall back together.” Do you agree? Clearly, space has a way of showing us what matters, what doesn’t, what hurts, and what helps. If you are intent on putting your marriage back together, and your partner is willing to do his part, then, by all means, give reconciliation a chance.
Occasionally and against the odds, some couples are able to regroup, retool, and experience some reconciliation after separation. Surviving a marital separation does not happen accidentally, however. Individuals who are able to overcome a temporary dissolution of marriage have typically engaged in a few tell-tale behaviors that ensure that things will work out for the marriage.
* Accept your mistakesTo make the marriage work, you both HAVE TO accept your mistakes that contributed towards the break up in the first place. Couples who go down the path of reconciliation, must be willing to say sorry. Understand that forgiveness, trust, and openness to make amends will be the main ingredients that can save your marriage again.
* Be ready for changesPerhaps the most important of all things is to be ready for changes. Accept that the relationship cannot go back to where it was before the separation; because that will only lead to another failure. Speak openly about your wants and desired changes. And be prepared to change yourself too for the sake of your partner.
* AcknowledgeAppreciate your spouse whenever you notice an effort from their side to improve the relationship. You too, must make efforts to let them know the same. Share your feelings, hopes, desires and your willingness to do whatever it takes to make this relationship a success.
* Give it timeRebuild your relationship slowly and give it ample time, so you (as well as your partner) can be ready again for its many demands. Give each other enough time and space to work things out. When thought and importance is given to this, then both partners can think rationally and change whatever needs to be changed. Recognize your own faults and work on them too.