Dating Tips:

"Extending the same concept, keep in mind that virtually every dating relationship that continues for a year or more and seems to be moving toward marriage will be given the ultimate test. A breakup will occur, motivated by only one of the lovers. The rejected individual should know that their future together depends on the skill with which he or she handles that crisis. If the hurting individual can remain calm, the next two steps may be reconciliation and marriage. It often happens that way. If not, then no amount of pleading will change anything."
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The mistakes made in building a relationship can make it stronger if the two people can handle the situation with calmness and be level headed. When the situation is hyped by anger and vengeance for the pain that was caused, then more likely than not the relationship will not get very far.