Is it too late for our relationship?

If both partners in a relationship are committed to doing what it takes to fix what is wrong then you are half-way there already.

Relationships are always fragile. They require commitment and dedication from both parties.

If you both want stay in the relationship then then you are already over the first hurdle but it is going to take compromise, work and focus from both of you. Let's face it, there must be something that one or both of you are doing wrong to have got to this point and that needs to be fixed or, in six months time, you're going to end up right back where you started. Be honest with yourselves, which of these things are you guilty of?

• not giving your spouse enough of your time
• not paying attention to your spouse
• being stubborn about something in your relationship and not being prepared to compromise to make your spouse happy
• becoming complacent about your relationship and losing focus on it

Think of your relationship like a flowerbed. When you plant it, you spend time tending it and watering it until it grows and blooms. Once it is in full bloom though, you still need to keep watering and weeding it or it will get dry and choked by the weeds and will start to wither. Get your watering can out and your gardening gloves on and start tending that flower. It may be hard, messy work at first but a little dedication will result in a thing of beauty growing again.

Then.... keep tending it. It only takes a little work to keep that flowerbed healthy!

There are countless resources out there to help you on your way, try our bookstore for just some of the many great books available to teach you how to rebuild and then maintain your relationship.

You could also give Bliss a try. Bliss is an excellent way to build emotional and physical intimacy. Click here to read more