Never Give Up: A Breakdown of Your Second Chance at Hope

Regardless of how hopeless it may seem, nothing is ever completely lost when it comes to love and relationships. Everyone has their separations, ups and downs, and rejections; these moments are all part of the journey in order to grow in a relationship. While it may be easy to give up hope, you should never turn a blind eye to the possibility of things working out in the end. Unfortunate as it is, relationships can be full of contradictions and cycle between periods of joy and despair. Keeping an open heart and being willing to explore the same dilemma with a newfound insight might be the window you needed to find true solace and understanding.

Where do you even begin? In order to understand what your future prospects really are with this situation, it's important to take a step back and reflect on who you were and who you’ve become thus far. Ask yourself what drew you together in the first place and if any of those qualities still exist. Painful events from the past can drastically change our personality in a way that causes us to be defensive and act out of fear, rather than love and kindness. Thus, it's important to check yourself - No matter what happened, regardless of all the stones thrown back and forth, recognize that you are still two separate people. Maybe it’s time to give yourselves another chance to get to know one another and discover if harmony still exists between the two of you.

Take a deep breath and settle yourself into the present. Even if you find it difficult to move ahead, it's important to remember that happiness lies in the little things: the acknowledgment of a thoughtful gesture, the simple kiss on the forehead, the playful smile you both share after a tough fight. Though, it can be tough to focus and think positively in times like these, but if you really want to make it work then it's best to remember the times when things felt right and to rebuild from there. Unfortunately, nothing ever happens overnight so patience is also key. Believe that if you're both willing to try (and put some effort into it) then things will naturally fall into place at some point or another.

In addition to being patient, communication is also essential to getting a sense of where both of you stand. As much as you'd want for things to be like before, it's impossible to pretend as if nothing had ever happened in the past. Though it will be a difficult thing to do at first, eventually you can both learn how to walk away after a fight instead of holding onto resentment and hurt feelings. it all boils down to what you're both looking for in the end. It's important to be honest and express whether you're ready and willing to invest more time and energy into the relationship, or if it's probably time to let go and move on. Discussing this kind of thing beforehand can help both parties decide their stance and if its really worth their while to bury the hatchet and make an effort to start anew.

In the depths of sorrow, it’s natural to cry, scream, and lash out. Though despite all of the negativity that comes with a relationship going through the wringer, it's important to not push away any chance of reconciliation. Breaking down a wall can be difficult but rebuilding takes strength. Nothing happens overnight and it’s completely understandable to be hesitant about trying again. However, it doesn't hurt to keep hold of the hope and potential of making it better; even if it's just a slight glimmer of a chance, it can be the light that guides you to the path of redemption. So never give up, no matter how challenging the circumstances may be. You may never know; that slight spark could turn into a raging fire of passion and love once more.