How to save your relationship for free

Posted on 12:00pm Thursday 7th May 2020

When a romantic relationship is in trouble, we quite often hear of couples going on a ‘make or break’ holiday. This can be an expensive option to try and salvage a relationship that in in conflict and not everyone can afford to jet off to spend quality time together. It might not be the best option either. Another option might be costly counselling, but what if you can’t afford that either?

In this article I will look at some of the free ways you can save a relationship and reconnect with your partner positively.

4 ways to save your relationship from a breakup without spending a penny

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First, make sure you are both on the same page. Make sure you both want to save the relationship and make a go of things. Otherwise, if one of you is dead set it is over then it’s just time to accept that and move on with your lives instead of longing the situation out.

If it’s not a lost cause and you are both willing to salvage the relationship and see a future together then here are some great ways to not spend a penny and give your relationship another chance.

1. Talk and listen

Communication is so important in a relationship. You need to be honest with one another and share your feelings in a calm and collect way.

It’s vital you can be open and truthful with your partner about how you feel, and vice versa.

Your partner must be able to speak to you about their feelings and be listened to.

You might not realise exactly how your partner feels or views a situation unless you can calmly talk about it. Avoid arguments and if you are both too angry to talk then wait until you have both calmed down.

Shouting and arguing will only add fuel to the fire, so it’s best to wait until you can both talk with composure and be willing to listen to each other’s point of view.

Understanding one another and talking truthfully on a regular basis about your feelings can work wonders and this alone may lead to the resolution of your relationship.

2. Spend time together

Our lives are really busy nowadays, especially when you throw full-time work, running a business and kids into the mix. Along with hobbies, social lives and seeing family, it can often feel like there is no time left for your other half.

It’s really important to make time for one another and good, quality time at that.

Even when a relationship is established it’s important not to become complacent. Make sure you still have date nights and weekends away, alone, to enjoy each other’s company and keep the spark alive.

Turn off your phones, turn off the TV and connect only with each other. Enjoy each other’s company and have a conversation!

3. Free online therapy

I mentioned costly counselling in the opening paragraph, but nowadays you can access free online therapy with trained listeners who can provide emotional support to you are your partner.

Whilst it’s always a good idea to communicate with each other by talking and being honest about how you feel, sometimes it’s also helpful to entrust the help of a professional who can assess the relationship and its stressors objectively to provide the best resolutions moving forwards.

Find out how more about how free online therapy can save your relationship in this article https://www.regain.us/advice/therapist/free-online-therapy-could-save-your-relationship/

4. Nature

Quite often it may be the stresses of our busy lives that are impacting our romantic relationships with many people not happy with the amount of time their partner can devote to them.

Reconnecting in nature is a free way to spend quality time together away from the hustle and bustle of busy lives and technology; two things that could be impacting the happiness of a relationship.

There are plenty of natural environments you can visit for free, from beaches to hills and mountains to forests.

Spending time in nature with one another will allow you to enjoy each other’s company without distraction, have time to talk in a peaceful environment as well as helping to boost your mental health and mood.