1. Do we both have the time to make this relationship actually work?

While spending time with each other is crucial in a relationship, there are many components of life in which people have to devote time because it's their responsibility. This is where working couples tend to have a problem because once they are concentrated with their careers; they lose time, focus, and eventually interest towards the relationship.

Commitment is an important part of a relationship and this is what most working couples lack. Most of the time, they would even ask themselves if they will need to end the relationship because they do not have the luxury of time for each other. It can be quite tiring and frustrating for your significant other after countless promises that you'll call them back or take them out on a date but you simply can't because you are occupied from working.

If you think fixing the relationship and choosing to stay with your significant other is the right thing to do, talk to your partner and analyze how you can sort the problem out. Just be sure that the solution begins with you by not "trying to find time" but by "making time" for your relationship.

2. Am I willing to work things out for the better?
 
Breaking up is not easy, especially if you still have feelings for your partner. No matter how angry you maybe and you still love the person, it is always better to patch things up and find a solution for your broken relationship. Do not walk out or ignore your significant other and try to understand where they are coming from instead. If everything else fails, at least you know you did everything to fix your relationship.

3. My partner broke my trust. Should I try to forgive and forget?
 
Trust is one of the major components in a relationship because without it, a relationship would simply not work. According to statistics, lying, cheating and infidelity are the most common reasons why couples break up. If your partner broke your trust, ask yourself these questions to determine whether to rebuild or end the relationship:
 
Do I still love my partner?
Am I ready to start the relationship all over again?
Am I ready to forgive and entirely trust my partner again?
Is my partner a compulsive liar?
Why did my partner do this to me?
 
If you keep hearing from other people that your significant other has been cheating on you, confront your partner immediately. After all, where there's smoke, there is fire. If after several attempts of fixing the situation and yet your partner still lies to you, ending the relationship would be the best solution.

4. Do we still have that spark after all these years?
 
Like trust, communication is another important factor in a relationship. It is vital in a relationship that you know each others' needs and wants which can only be achieved through effective and constant communication. The lack of it would definitely result to fights and misunderstandings. If your partner seem to undervalue and take you for granted and you really tried to communicate to fix things but to no avail, move on because you deserve a better partner.

5. My partner's family doesn't like me. Should we go on with this relationship?
 
Sometimes, the relatives and family of your significant other can affect the relationship because besides you, these are the people who truly love and care for your partner and vice versa. Any type of conflict, whether big or small, can sometimes affect your decision that may lead you to end the relationship.  Before you do that, ask yourself how important your partner is in your life and what will be your losses and gains without your significant other.  

6. Our priorities are different. Should I let go?
 
Usually, wants, plans and priorities in a relationship may undergo changes as time passes. This is also one of the reasons why couples break up and consider ending the relationship. Are you:

Willing to adjust your goals for your partner?
Can you work it out in a common point?
Are you both exerting enough effort to take interest in each others goals and dreams?

These questions can help you make a conclusion if it is worth a try making the relationship work.

Can you still remember how your relationship first started? Doesn't everything seem to be so ideal back then? How your significant other showered you with compliments, listened to everything you say, and took you out to dinner at least twice a week? Is it still like this right now? If your answer is no and you are sad that your relationship went from perfect to a tiring mess, you'd better wake up and re-evaluate your relationship. I know it can be quite difficult to accept that your relationship may be in trouble. But sometimes, it can be very tricky and complicated to figure out if your relationship is damaged and broken. Want to be sure? Then read on the signs of a broken relationship.   

1.  "It's like talking to a freakin' wall!" - Emma, a 24 year old desk clerk from Los Angeles, CA shares her story of how her boyfriend gives the impression of ignoring her while they are having a conversation. "He'd be starin' at the TV or roll his eyes whenever I'm talking, I'm sick of being disrespected!" Remember that part of a relationship is a deep and mutual respect between the two people involved.

For the Guys: Just imagine what you'd feel if she did the same thing to you.

2. "I feel like he's not interested with me anymore" - according to Jenna, a 19 year old student from Las Vegas, NV about her boyfriend who doesn't talk as much with her unlike when they were in the earlier years of dating. Communication and the consistent changing of thoughts between you and your significant other are crucial for the long-term success of your relationship.

For the Guys: Tell her how your day went or how you hate your new boss. Ask her view on things and make sure you let her feel you're interested to know what's on her mind.

3. "He's not kissing and hugging me anymore, I'm feeling very unattractive and unwanted." - Taylor of Atlanta, GA told me that her boyfriend for 4 years wasn't always like that. She remembers how he used to love kissing and hugging her all the time "He used to be a very touchy person. I don't know what happened." This is a sure sign of a broken relationship. Guys likes to touch girls and vice versa. If he's not always in the mood to hug, kiss or cuddle, chances are his feelings for you are slowly fading.

For the Girls: You might want to ask your boyfriend the real status of your relationship and what really the deal is between the two of you.

4. "I hate it when he checks out other girls. But am I allowed to get angry? Is that normal with guys?" - This is what Marge of San Francisco, CA is going through whenever she and his boyfriend are going out. "Whether we are dinin' out, strolling 'round, or just plain hanging out, he'd be staring at other girls. I hate him so much!" This is not normal and a very critical situation in a relationship because this means your boyfriend is not interested with you anymore and is on the hunt for a new potential partner.

The situations depicted above shows general signs of a broken relationship. Girls, let the the guys feel that you deserve to be treated better because a relationship is supposed to work both ways. If you did your best and tried to reach out to him to fix your relationship and he still won't change, I suggest that it's time for you to let go and move on with your life.

Chances are you had a significant other that you recently broke up with. Now you are feeling all alone, depressed and at your wit's end after realizing you have lost the person you love the most. Now you want that person back but you believe that the probability of fixing a broken relationship is slim to none.

But don't give up hope yet! Fixing a broken relationship and rekindling that old love may not be easy but it is 101% possible! Let my 6 tips below show you and help you start fixing a broken relationship.

1. Usually, break-ups happen when both of the parties involved are angry. Decision making through rational thinking is completely obstructed by emotions. It helps to be calm and be back at your rational state before trying to start fixing a broken relationship.

2. You can't hurry things up because fixing a broken relationship is a process. Although waiting for the right time to do things sucks, you have no choice but to wait so that your efforts can succeed. Remember to give your significant other the space they have always wanted. The reality of things are you are always hurting them and yourself, whether they are with or without you. It's much better leaving them off alone so that you and your significant other could think things through.

3. Talking to your ex a week after your break up is a big no-no. Learn to respect each others feelings. Being clingy, needy and desperate for your ex may not be one of your normal traits and lessens your chance of fixing a broken relationship. Stop stalking your ex and give them time to miss you. According to studies, it takes a minimum of 3 months before a person totally gets over something important that happened with their lives. By that time, you have accepted your break up, cleared the cloud of thoughts in your head and ready to pursue fixing a broken relationship.

4. Never forget to ask a friend's point of view before you start fixing a broken relationship. Listen to the unbiased advices they will say because they are usually the one who sees things as they really are.

5. Once your mind is clear, you know what your faults are and you are ready to sincerely say how sorry you are, you may start fixing a broken relationship with your ex by sending her a long, meaningful and straightforward written letter or email. As you both progress fixing a broken relationship, talk about the problems your relationship had in the past. Be honest and talk about the things you don't like with each other. Remember to be sensitive and respectful to each others' feelings while doing so.

6. it is important that you and your ex first talk as friends. Making up with an intimate behavior just sugar coats the problems from your past. After you are done fixing a broken relationship, you may want to take things slow and make sure that your feelings towards each other are certain.

When fixing a broken relationship, learn from your mistakes. Relationships are filled with combined and mutual emotions between two people. Being understanding and sensitive towards your significant other is the key to a successful relationship. Furthermore, when fixing a broken relationship, don't lie. Just be yourself and tell the truth to avoid regrets in the end.