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Posted by noell
Posted on Jun 19, 2010
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How can you prevent the end of a love affair?
After dating for a year or more, the sameness set in and the excitement left. The excitement of the first kiss and the first intimate, romantic episode that was enchanting. Once obtained, conquered or investigated, the first kiss and sexual experience can then become routine with each passing day. Then one of you says the wrong thing and triggers a downhill slide to what will ultimately become the end of your love affair. No matter which one of you suggest the closing door that's marked, "nevermore", you both sense it's over. So how does one prevent such a romantic tragedy from taking place? Is it fate or the wrong partner choice or could it simply be you're not focusing on the other person enough?
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One of the best parts of falling in love is the beginning. It's a time that you and your partner will share, a time you will remember together. Excitement spurs from new and adventurous challenges that a couple shares together. If it's the bedroom that needs attention, try taking things up a notch. Pursuing sexual fantasies by role playing or even trying new positions or places to make love in is always new and exciting. If your partner isn't up for that, then try to see past your unbearable burden of "closing door" syndrome and look on the bright side: a year is a long time, and if you are looking for the spark you get from sex with a new person, you better let your partner know. It sounds like you aren't ready to settle down.

Sexual attraction is a big part of what brings two people together, but it takes much more to keep it that way. When you love someone, little things he or she does or says will turn you on and get you in the mood--not what he or she is wearing. You have to ask yourself where your feelings for this person are coming from. Addressing these types of issues early in the relationship is the key to avoiding future heart break. The longer you drag something out, the weaker it becomes. And we all know it's hard to leave the wounded behind without feeling guilty for causing it pain. If you do love your partner, you'll find ways to get past this. You could always talk to him or her about what he or she wants to see from you in the bedroom. A relationship is full of battles and break downs, and this won't be the biggest problem you come across. Try your best to work it out, and if it is still bothering you make it a point to figure out why.
Posted by: eun57673 on 06/20/2010
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Such a thing can't always be prevented. Not all relationships are meant to last forever, not matter how you may feel at a certain point during the course of your time together. But there's nothing wrong with a relationship coming to an end. Sure it hurts, but eventually you find someone else, and maybe that person will be the one where a romantic tragedy never occurs.

Just remember, you enjoyed each other's company, and at the time that person was the right choice. But people change, and evolve, as do relationships and you both realize that it's time to move on. When both of you sense it's over, it seems that the natural progression of the relationship has drawn to an end.

However, you question not focusing enough attention on your partner. Some people do this not enough, some people do it too much. Sometimes, if it's not working, no matter what you do it won't work.

Also, this seems to happen in many of your relationships, try to observe what the "breaking" point is, when you start to grow apart. Is it always a certain event that sparks it? Be aware of yourself.

Best of luck.
Posted by: wickedrad on 06/19/2010
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Does infatuation rule out common sense ?
Perhaps meeting in the wrong place marks our personality
Our lack of attention to the other person
Our self-centered ways block the other person's love
Not planning our life together will cause it to fall apart
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