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The Naked Truth | How to get back with an ex and give love a second chance after breaking up – tips on rebuilding a relationship

  • For some of us, no matter how much hurt and devastation we may be feeling, the hope of a relationship working second time around is too hard to resist
  • Here are some simple tips to help couples get back on track and the danger signs to watch out for

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For some of us, the hope of a relationship working second time around is too hard to resist. Here are some simple tips to follow if you want to give love another go with your ex. Photo: Shutterstock

Even after a messy break-up, it’s common to wonder if we have made a mistake – whatever the reason for separating may have been. This can lead to contemplating whether it’s worth giving things another chance and doing things differently.

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No matter how much hurt and devastation we are feeling, some of us still cling on to the hope of giving love another go. This is especially true when we feel that a relationship ended before its time.

Despite the challenges, if you are willing to fight for it and explore the opportunity, a new chapter in your old relationship can begin.

But we mustn’t overlook the importance of allowing time to process what we are going through, and of both parties being on the same page when working towards a reunion.

If you and your ex are determined to rekindle the romance, you first need to think hard about whether it’s really worth starting over. Photo: Shutterstock
If you and your ex are determined to rekindle the romance, you first need to think hard about whether it’s really worth starting over. Photo: Shutterstock
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If you do it right, the time apart will help you both learn, heal, grow, and return to each other as better people. Together you can now find the missing pieces to reconnect and be whole again.

Be forewarned though, because reconciliation is incredibly hard. Even when you do get back together there is no guarantee that it will last. But if you and your ex are determined to rekindle the romance, you need to assess if it’s worth going ahead by following these few simple rules.

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