Do you have a sneaky feeling that your boyfriend may dump you? A breakup doesn't have to be inevitable, there are steps you can take.
Love is worth preserving, it may be hard at times, but it will be worth it.
Talk a little, listen a lot - open communication is an important first step.
Stay in control, don't say anything you'll regret later, but express clearly how you feel.
Listen to your boyfriend, let him have a say.
Many breakups can be avoided by listening to the story from the other side.
Don't expect your boyfriend to agree with you on every matter.
Any relationship requires gives and takes.
A relationship is a two way street, you each need to forgive and forget to keep on your relationship journey.
Though it may be a little difficult, encourage your boyfriend in a way that shows you support his efforts.
It's true about anyone, but men do appreciate knowing that they've got someone watching out for them.
Making an effort to get involved in some of the things your boyfriend likes to do, even if it's not quite your thing, can go a long way to prevent a breakup.
You don't have to be gung-ho, you don't have to get greasy, but if your boyfriend likes sports or working on cars, making an effort to gain interest will go a long way to prevent a breakup.
If your guy is feeling down, listen to him and try to understand what's happening.
If he wants to go to a sports event, know something about the sport and cheer with him when his team does well.
Push your boyfriend to realize his dreams, help him in his efforts as much as you can.
Be with your boyfriend in mind and spirit, through good times and bad.
Be positive for your third step - look at ways you can improve yourself in a way that will build your self-confidence and make him find you even more desirable.
Maybe you're letting less important things get in the way of you being a desirable companion.
If you're not a pleasant person to be around, that's a good way to start a breakup.
Just think about it for a while, look in a mirror, you can improve yourself to make yourself more satisfied with your personal image, physically and mentally.
Don't change yourself too drastically, your boyfriend fell in love with you for a reason.
Just put some new finishing touches on your persona.
Go shopping and get some new clothes; quit a bad habit, like biting your fingernails.
If you find something to make you happy, those around you will become happy, too.
Go shopping.
Read a book.
Write poetry.
When you're happy, those around you are happier, and that can help prevent a breakup.
A final note is to spend plenty of quality time with your boyfriend.
Quality time should be time that involves only the two of you, doing something that gives you both a thrill.
This improves a relationship, knits hearts and minds together.
A very good idea is to set up a date night every week.
Or plan a long weekend out of town, away from your routines.
Take into consideration sharing a project or a goal.
Don't forget that letting off steam with each other at the end of the day is a significant way to bring a couple closer together.
A relationship will grow stronger as you spend more quality time together.
Put into practice the tips above and you will be going in the right direction to avoid a breakup.
Taking time, using perseverance, will overcome any imperfections that may arise in a relationship.
Willingness to do your part, maybe a little more, is most important in preventing a relationship from breaking up.