Perhaps you are in a marriage that has fallen into the depths of despair and you are at a loss as to how to rejuvenate the romance you once experienced.
Even if your spouse has voiced that they have come to the conclusion there is no hope you still have a chance to repair the damage.
Try not to wallow in self pity or hopelessness, every single marriage at some time or another goes through a struggle.
Your goal is to be one of those relationships that becomes matured and reinforced through an emotional adversity.
This article will uncover some helpful techniques you can employ.
If you truly have faith even faith that is as tiny as mustard seed it is still enough to build on in the hopes that your marriage can be rejuvenated.
Especially if the circumstance in which your spouse declared their alienation from you was made in haste.
Often once your spouse has had time for a cooler head to prevail and has considered the shared history between you it can be enough for a second chance.
In the heat of the moment many people are prone to say things they later regret sharing.
It may have felt like an attack but consider the fact that your spouse may have felt it was the only way to get your attention if subtle tactics have not been working.
Often guilt later sets in after a spouse talks about divorce.
The repercussions can manifest in either spouse acting indignant towards you because of their guilt.
Try not to take their backlash too seriously as you will only add fuel to the flame.
Remember you may only exasperate the situation if you retaliate in turn.
Perhaps your spouse just needs a little breathing room.
Don't over react to their request by harassing their feelings.
If a temporary separation occurs take the time to access your emotional barometer.
Give them space to sort out their feelings.
Right now patience and understanding is of the utmost importance if you have any hope of reconciling your marriage that has fallen in despair.
Don't be too critical of your spouse's actions.
Beware of becoming hypercritical of their every move.
If there has been no formal separation between you but simply an emotional distance, refrain from nit picking every issue.
Concentrate on the bigger picture and what it means for the future of your relationship.
It is a stressful situation so be sure to keep yourself healthy by taking care of yourself and staying in balance emotionally.
If possible schedule a meeting with a qualified therapist who can offer helpful tools to make sure you are not falling into mental despair.
Don't neglect spending time with friends or family who can be there to support you.
Just because your marriage is in despair does not mean you make it the be all and end all of your thoughts.
Your spouse may even find it attractive that you are displaying a positive attitude towards the changes in your relationship.
Decide how you want your spouse to view you.
Are you moping around hoping for any little crumb of affection or are you staying motivated in your belief that through mature change your relationship can be rejuvenated.
You can overcome this obstacle through a concerted effort to change and recalculate what went wrong in the marriage.
Do all within your power and through the cooperation of your spouse to rejuvenate the relationship.
The time and effort you exert today will be rewarded with a future you probably find difficult to imagine at this point in time.