-Why did the relationship end? Was it one large problem, or a bunch of little problems?
-Who was responsible for those problems?
-If we were both responsible for the separation, how much of it was my fault?
-What could I have done differently? What could she have done differently?
-Do I have fears about being in a long-term relationship?
-Did certain aspects of her personality bother me more than others? What were they?
-Could I have seen this separation coming sooner? What were the signs?
-If I were to change some things in my next relationship, what would they be?
-How is my life different now that I am single again?
By asking yourself some introspective questions, you will not only learn about yourself, but also about the type of woman you are really looking for and why your last relationship didn't work out. Again, these questions won't help you in the least if you lie to yourself; be sure to answer these questions honestly. You have no reason to lie since you will be the only one who sees the answers. If you are having trouble at first, write down the questions, then write out your answers. Questioning yourself will help you cope with your situation more than you think, and the final question we suggested above will guide you smoothly into step 2. |