Stepping in the New Year, we asked relationship experts to share tips that can help you make a fresh start on the romantic front
It’s a new year, and the right time to make a fresh start. Whether you are single and looking to mingle or just getting over a heartbreak, relationship experts tell you why you need to tie up those loose ends before making a fresh beginning. Here are a few tips that can help you start afresh.
ACCEPT YOURSELF
Psychiatrist Dr Hemant Mittal, says a new year is an excellent opportunity to start from zero. He adds, “Don’t let other people’s opinions and expectations weigh you down. It’s good to listen to advice, but follow your instincts.”
ERASE THE PAST
Let the new year be a new beginning. Don’t get into the new year carrying the burden of 2017. You might have committed mistakes and not everyone would have been honest with you, rather than dwelling into the past, move on and make a fresh start.
BE OPEN ABOUT SEX.
A casual sexual encounter doesn’t mean a long-term relationship. Dr Hemant advises you to learn to differentiate between sex and a long-term relationship, while clinical psychologist Seema Hingorrany encourages you to look for a meaningful relationship and avoid casual flings or sex..
DISCOVER WHAT YOU WANT
Understand whether you want to be in a relationship or a casual fling or sex and go with whatever works for you.
DON’T PLAY MIND GAMES
Love is beautiful, but it also requires people to be responsible. Don’t make it a mind game that will hurt you or others. Keep it simple.
FOCUS ON YOURSELF
Before you learn to love someone else, clinical psychologist Seema Hingorrany, says it’s important you learn to love yourself. She adds, “Learn to love and accept yourself by working on your self-esteem. Understand that no one can complete you. You have to find happiness within yourself and not look for happiness outside.”
DON’T BE IMPULSIVE
There’s a reason why people say marry in haste, repent at leisure. Instead of rushing into things, take time out to understand what you want from the relationship and the person you are involved with. Don’t be impulsive in dating. Remember slow and steady wins the race.
DON’T LET THE PAST OVERWHELM YOU
It’s very important to get rid of the past baggage before one steps into the dating arena. Let the past bygones be bygones, brooding over what went wrong and how good things were will only lead to many ifs and buts and that won’t get you anywhere. Rather than the past focus on the present.
SIT ON THE COUCH
Lastly, Seema advises you to confide in your friends or a therapist, especially if you are starting a new relationship. Don’t suppress your emotions or get involved in a relationship as a rebound or to revenge date. Talk about your feelings with people you are close to and let 2018 be the year of transformation.
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