3 Red Flags That You’re Headed for a Breakup

July 3rd, 2008 by fabmuchada

3 Red Flags That You’re Headed for a Breakup Posted Thu, Jun 26, 2008, 3:55 pm PDT
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When it comes to breaking up, hindsight is 20/20. But wouldn’t it be nice if you could tell that you and your partner were headed for a falling out before it happened?

Fortunately, you can predict a break up. And with just a little bit of tweaking, you can get back on track and rescue your relationship before it hits the rocks.

Red Flag #1: Tuning Out
One of the most common reasons relationships fail is because one or both partners is tuning out. It might sound minor, but in actuality, few things are more hurtful than being ignored by your loved one, whether that is accompanied by emotional neglect or physical distance.

The Cure: Take Down the Wall
Tuning back in is easy. All you have to do is agree to listen to your partner’s feedback and dedicate time and emotion to the relationship again. Start taking down the emotional wall, brick by brick. Look at your partner in the eye when he or she speaks (even if it is not what you want to hear), make physical contact daily (even if it is just holding hands), and re-commit to the relationship.

Red Flag #2: Fighting Fire with Fire
Couples who fight fire with fire can expect a relationship that is constantly up in flames. Name-calling, sarcasm, criticism, and violence (from throwing things, slamming doors, to actual physical abuse) result in emotional wounds that are hard to heal and relationships that are hard to rescue.

The Cure: Pour Water on the Flames
The next time you feel anger guiding you to say, or do, things you might regret, take time to cool off. If that’s not possible, try framing your complaints as requests. For instance instead of, "Why did you forget our date?," you could say, "I feel sad that you forgot our date. How can we make sure this doesn’t happen again?" If your partner is the one who is fanning the flames, don’t engage in the vicious cycle of insults and tantrums. You can’t fight fire with fire if the other person won’t engage in the flame-throwing.

Red Flag #3: Refusing to Own Up
No one is perfect, so why is it that some of us refuse to take responsibility in our most important relationships? Passing the buck and playing the victim are surefire ways to put a relationship in jeopardy.

The Cure: Take Responsibility for Your Actions
The next time you forget an anniversary, or say something hurtful to your spouse, don’t try to pass the buck and refuse to take responsibility. Instead, admit where you went wrong and try harder next time. Sounds simple… but it can save your relationship.

By making simple changes to the way you and your partner communicate, you can keep your relationship intact. All couples fight and argue, but it is how you fight and argue that determines whether your love can weather the storm.

for EMO’s only Suicidal tips para sa ligtas, magingahawa, at di malilimutang pamamaalam sa mundo

November 19th, 2007 by fabmuchada

1. bago ang lahat, alamin muna ang tmamang dahilan sa pagsu-suicide. kung ang problema mo ay dahil lang naman sa wala kang pera o iniwan ka ng minamahal mo, hindi ka dapat mag patiwakal. ang mundo ay tambak ng mga tao na pwede mong mahalin, at ang pera naman ay pwedeing kitain, kaya hindi ka dapat mawalan ng pag-asa. ang pakitil sa sariling buhay ay karapatan lamang ng mga taong gumagamit ng cellphone at nakikipagkwentuhan sa loob ng sinehan.

2. kung desidido ka na sa gagawin mo at sa tingin mo ay meron kang tamang dahilan para gawin ito, ang susunod mong hakbang ay ang  pagpili ng paraan ng pagpapakamatay. ang mga popular na paraan ay pagbibigti, pag inum ng lason, pagtalon sa riles ng tren, pag baril sa ulo (o sa puso, kung wala ka nang ulo pero buhay ka parin), at paglaslas ng pulso. ang mga jologs na paraan ay pag talon sa mataas na gusali, pagpapasagasa sa EDSA, at pagpigil ng hininga. tandaan na maaari ka pang mabuhay pag nagkamali ka sa pagsasagawa ng mga nabanggit, kaya pumili lamang ng isa na hiyang sa ‘yo. bukod dyan, marami rin sa mga paraan na ito ang makalat at nakakapangit. dyahe naman kung pagtitinginan ng mga tao yung mukha mo sa ataul tapos mukha kang dehydrated na langaw.

3. sumulat ng suicide note. eto ang exciting. diot pwede mong sisihin lahat ng tao, at wala silang magagawa. sabihin mo na hindi mo gustong tapusin ang iyong buhay, kaso lang badtrip sila lahat. pero wag ding kalimutang humingi ng tawad sa bandang huli para mas cool pag ginawang pelikula ni carlo j. caparas ang buhay mo. at tandaan, importante ang suicide note para malaman ng mga tao na nag pakamatay ka nga talaga at hindi na murder. sa ganitong paraan maiiwasan ng PNP ang pagkuha sa kalye ng kahit sinong tamabay bilang suspect.

4. pumili din nga theme song. banggitin ang inyong special request sa suicide note. ipagbilin na patugtugin ito sa prusisyon ng iyong libing. iwasan ang mga kanta ng salabakutah. dapat medyo mellow at meaningful… tulad ng mga kanta ng sexbomb.

5. isulat nga maayos ang suicide note. print, at #1 mongol pencil. lagdaan. huwag gumamit ng sticker. ilagay ang suicide note sa lugar na madaling makita. idikit sa noo.

6. planuhin ang isusuot. isang beses ka lng mamamatay, kaya dapat memorable ang get-up. pumili ng mga telang hindi umuurong o makati sa katawan. magbaon ng dalawang pares pampalit pag painagpawisan ka.

7. kumuha ng dekalidad na ataul. maganda ang kulay pauti malamig ata kumportable kahit tag init. huwag magtipid. mas makakamura ka kung bibili na ng cable ready, kesa magpapalit pa balang araw.

8. pumili ng magandang pwesto sa sementeryo. ang puntod ng mga taong ipinanganak sa year of the rat, dragon, rabit, snake, tiger, chicken, pork, at beef ay dapat nakaharap sa fiesta carnival. ang mga ipinanganak sa ibang taon ay dapat i cremate at gwaing foot powder, para gumaan ang pasok ng pera.

9. itanong ang araw ng libing sa unang dalawang linggo ang buwan, o di kaya’y sa huling dalawang linggo, para gumaan ang ppasok ng pera.

10. kung meron ka nang NBI at police clearance, affidavit of loss, vote’s ID, cedula, promissory note, original copy ng birth certificate, at urine sample, pwde mo nang isagawa ang kalugod-lugod na gawain. siguraduhin lang na hindi ka mababalita sa tabloid, katabi ang mga article tungkol sa kabayong may tatalong ulo, at sirenang namataan sa manila bay. para gumaan ang pasok ng pera.