Burying The Hatchet: 9 Ways To Mend Broken Relationships
It's time to put those grudges to rest.
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Learning to Move Forward - Having drama and conflict is a part of life. But when that beef happens between you and your friends or family, it’s not easy to deal with. Is holding on to anger worth it or should you try to mend that rift like Kylie and Rob recently have? Here are tips to move forward and come back together stronger than ever. By Kellee Terrell(Photos from left: Frazer Harrison/Getty Images for Marie Claire, Steven Lawton/WireImage)
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How Important Is This Relationship? - Before you can try to move forward, you have to be honest: Is this relationship worth saving? How would you feel if this person wasn’t ever around? Give yourself time to let that all sink in, and then from there, you will know how to proceed. (Photo: Hero Images/Corbis)
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Gotta Say 'Sorry' - If you’ve done something that was hurtful, one step in mending that relationship is apologizing — and really mean it. That doesn’t mean you have to take ownership of everything, but this is your time to be accountable for the rift you created. So stop being petty!(Photo: JGI/Jamie Grill/Blend Images/Corbis)
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Are You Ready to Forgive? - Here’s the thing, whether or not you mend your relationship, in many instances forgiveness is important in order for you to spiritually be OK. Forgiveness isn’t about weakness or forgetting what was done to you, but more about empowering yourself to not carry anger with you wherever you go. (Photo: JGI/Jamie Grill/Blend Images/Corbis)
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Be Open About Why You’re Hurt - It’s important for you to calmly discuss why you’re hurt and what in your relationship/friendship isn’t working. But be prepared for the other person to point out how you are also part of the problem. Listen with an open mind and don’t let your ego stand in the way. (Photo: Wavebreak Media LTD/Wavebreak Media Ltd./Corbis)
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