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The Reality Behind Closed Doors

9 July 2014 / On the DL / Comments Off

Have you ever envied another person’s romantic relationships? You looked at this seemingly-perfect couple and thought, “What I wouldn’t give to have a love like that.” They’re always smiling on Facebook and maybe affectionate in public. They’re planning their lives together and if they’re not married then they seem on the path toward wedded bliss.

I’ve seen those couples and known two of them quite well actually. You can imagine I was recently stunned when both pairs split. Both couples were engaged to be married and from the outside, they looked perfect. I’ll admit I even envied them at times and assumed life couldn’t get any better for them.

As cliché as it sounds, it just goes to show things aren’t always what they seem.
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Any Excuse To Break Up

3 September 2013 / Sip and Go Girl / Comments Off

I love the movie “Forgetting Sarah Marshall.” It’s funny, irreverent, but totally true. And, again, it’s funny.

One, like many real life relationships, there are no “bad guys” aka real antagonists among the main characters forming the no-longer-together couple of Sarah and Peter. The movie viewer isn’t invited to hate them. Even the rock musician character of Aldous as the new love interest of Sarah is not meant to be hated.

Two, although there’s a big breakup scene early in the movie, it’s revealed through the plot that it was a relationship slowly dissolving and, really, neither Peter nor Sarah were all that happy in the relationship. That’s like real life too.

Here’s an example from the movie itself. It’s one of many.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k7axkJnK1Xk

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You Might Create The Break Up You Fear

4 June 2013 / Sip and Go Girl / 2 comments

I hear about jealous people who creep around their significant others’ phones or Facebook pages looking for evidence their fears are true.

I get jealous just like other people, but I have NEVER been a creeper looking for dirt about my main guys in my life.

I found the following question and answer on a therapy website. I am not a licensed therapist:

Question- I’m having problems in my relationship because of my jealousy and trust issues with my boyfriend. We have been together for a year and 1/2. Ever since my past relationship I have a hard time trusting men and it has been drilled in my head that all men cheat.
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The “Ex” Factor

9 January 2013 / On the DL / 2 comments

I tend to view my old boyfriends like old sweaters. Thanks for the great times, but you’re too worn so I’m tossing you out or donating you to someone else. You don’t fit me anymore so there’s no need to keep in touch.

It’s usually easier said than done to cut ties with someone you’ve shared intimate parts of your life with, but I’ve always found it easier to move forward that way. I give lots of credit to those who can do the whole “let’s still be friends” thing and actually follow through with it.