Tough Decision: Knowing When It Is Time to Break Up

Once you’ve read this guest post, why not use a weighted decision matrix template to decide if it’s time to end your relationship or even start dating someone again!

Deciding to break up is never an easy task. Yes, there is no easy way to break somebody’s heart. But, sometimes the decision to break up could end better for everyone involved. The act of deciding to end the relationship is not only psychologically painful but is one of the leading causes of anxiety. When you have given all that you’ve got and still it didn’t work, maybe it is better to break up and live separate lives. This article will list down the tell-tale signs that it is time to leave so you can better decide if indeed breaking-up is the best thing to do.

You’ve lost the magic
We are not talking about doing magic tricks here but the magic that used to make your life together truly exciting. If you notice that you seldom look forward seeing your partner that is a very dangerous sign. Missing someone is one of the hallmarks of being in love. The connection is what makes us long for the person we truly desire. When we think that the other person is no longer showing signs that he or she is missing you, then it is time to revisit the relationship’s goals.

You’ve lost that desire
Desire, is not only the name of a streetcar, but is also a crucial element in a relationship. When you first met you wanted to see each other every minute of the day, desiring that they stay with you throughout infinity. As years pass by, you suddenly lost that desire—the key motivator why you went into the relationship. Desire defines your commitment into the relationship, without it there is no point in keeping each other’s company because you may feel that things are better when both of you are no longer together.

You’ve lost that loving feeling
When you cease to care about the person, you are falling out of love. That marks the beginning of the end of the relationship as we know it. Love is the glue that binds couple and without it in the equation all things break loose. It may be caused by relationship fatigue and even pushed by the surfacing of various symptoms of anxiety—whichever the reason is when you fall out of love there is no way you can save the relationship anymore.

You’ve lost the reason to be happy
Remember how happy you were at the beginning of the relationship? That was the most meaningful part that kept you together. Notice that you have been blabbering all around how he or she made you happy before which unlike this time that you rarely feel that fire in the belly. When you are about to make a decision for the relationship, think of how happy you can be without him or her.

You’ve lost the respect
We have to admit that when the relationship stops working as it should, the respect for each other bogs down. This is due for the most part to self-defense. You wanted to rationalize that the other party is cheating on you or have been not exactly loyal to the relationship. Perhaps, you are thinking that your partner has been a player all along or has been playing with other men. The love begins to ebb and fault finding has been the dominant activity.

You’ve lost interest in spending time together
This would be common if you are not living under the same roof; but if you are no longer interested in spending time with each other then it is time to hit the road, Jack. If you live in the same house and would like to ignore your partner by sitting stone-faced in front of the television then it is time to look for a new apartment because the relationship has gone sour.

If you can, work to save the relationship as best as you can. There is nothing sublime than finding ways to rekindle the love that has been lost. If you agree on the situations presented then you may need to re-visit the situation and make that decision whether to end it or fight to stay on. Ultimately, how things will turn out depends on you.

About the Author:
Ryan Rivera spends most of his time writing articles about panic disorder, social anxiety, stress and depression. For more information about these topics, you may check out his Calm Clinic Facebook account.

Having Too Many Choices Leads To Bad Decisions

Too Many Choice

Enjoy this guest post, then have a read of our ultimate guide to the weighted decision matrix.

Lots of choice is good, isn’t it? Well a new study suggests that may not be the case at all. The University of Warwick and the University of Lugano teamed up to research decision making whilst partaking in a gambling experiment. 64 people taking part where asked to choose a box on a screen in front of them. Each box had a monetary value and non-disclosed odds on paying out the cash inside (sounds like the popular TV program Deal or No Deal so far). The boxes had to be turned over a number of times in order for the participants to guess the odds or the liklihood of a payout. Open the box 10 times and get paid out once would lead to a deduction of odds of 1:10. The boxes could be opened as many times as the participants liked but in the end they had to make a final choice as to which box to open.

One group got five turns, where the number of boxes to choose from went up each turn. There were two boxes to decide between at first, then four, eight, 16, and 32. Another group did this in reverse with the number of boxes decreasing from the maximum of 32 down to 2 again over 5 turns. Interestingly, the group with more boxes did more sampling or testing of the odds but not in proportion. For example they 14 samples for two boxes, but 55 samples for 32 boxes.

The group with the largest number of boxes were looking for the boxes with the biggest payouts but didn’t test enough to get a feel for the odds. More choice led to less research and less chance of winning. Poor decision making.

The people with the smaller amount of boxes got more information by testing the odds more and stayed true to this technique as the number of boxes increased.

The universities have dubbed this “search-amplified risk” or in other words, the more choices put in front of an individual, the more they overestimate their chance of a massive payout. The moral of the story from our point of view – don’t gamble!

How To Make a Decision on Wedding Dresses

Don’t forget to use a weighted decision matrix to help you decide what wedding dress to choose.

Finding a wedding dress can be a pretty daunting task. And it gets even trickier if you don’t know how to look for right dress to wear on your big day. So to avoid the unnecessary hassles and maintain your positive appearance until the wedding day comes, here are some useful tips in finding the perfect wedding dress for your day of matrimony.

Bride

1. Set on a specific budget – The first (and probably, the most important) thing you have to consider is the amount of money you are willing to spend for your wedding gown. Allocating the right will give you the benefit of looking for specific dresses without having to worry about spending too much. Don’t fall into the myth f believing that low-priced dresses are cheaply made. In fact, you can go online and check out some websites who are offering some fabulous dresses at half the price compared to the ones you see at the mall. Check these pictures below and see for yourself.

As you can see, these wedding dresses look stylish and glamorous, but you’d be surprised to know how affordable they are and it will surely fit well to your small budget.

2. Pick on a wedding dress design that will compliment your personality – Brides like you are in for a treat because anything goes when it comes to wedding fashion this year. If you like to realize your dream of being a princess, then choose the princess silhouette wedding dresses. Or if you are a bit conservative, then choose to wear ball gown wedding dresses and magically turn your wedding into a grand affair. There are so many designs you can choose from, but just make sure the dress you’ll be wearing will bear a design that’s distinctively you. Check out these fashionable wedding dresses and maybe you will find the style that’s right for you.

3. Make sure that you will like the fabric and the materials of the dress you are going to wear – Fall in love with your dress rather that hating it at the day of your wedding. Prioritize more on the comfort it will bring so that you will be able to show a more meaningful smile in front of your groom and guests. Choose wisely on the fabrics and materials your wish to incorporate in your and adorn your dress to make it fashionably comfortable.

5. Acquire some help (if needed) – If you’re still undecided about what wedding dress you are going to wear on you big day, then don’t hesitate to ask some advice from your friends and loved-ones- Or better yet, acquire some assistance from you maid of honor as her main duty is assist the bride in all the necessary preparations and to keep you from getting stressed. Talk to them and tell them about you preference in the style, budget, and how comfortable the wedding dress is and surely they will be more than willing to give a helping hand.

Conclusion:
Choosing a wedding dress does not need to be a hassle. Just follow the tips mentioned above on how to choose the perfect wedding dress and you definitely have a great time preparing for gown and maintain your happy disposition until the big moment arrives.

About the Author
Carlo is an editor of The Green Guide, an online green living and shopping guide magazine. Carlo is especially interested in writing on wedding related topics and he is the chief editor of wedding dress division of The Green Guide.

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