- Kelly Singh
The Importance of Eliminating Regret in Relationships and How to Have More Loving Relationships
Regret can suffocate and hurt your relationships. It can make you question your status and make you wish for something else. Rather than allowing regret to grow and cause damage, it’s smart to become aware of it, change it, and eliminate it.
Many of the clients that I either read for or help in my daily practice as a Tarot and Oracle card reader and as a spiritual coach, come to me to gain perspective in their lives and in the context of their relationships. Many have issues with regret and finding it hard to let go of what happened to them in the past and the choices that they made.
Below I have some tips and strategies that might help you if you are yourself struggling with regret in your life or in your relationships. I've also added a powerful affirmation that can help you to find more meaningful relationships moving forward in your life...
You have the power within you to eliminate regret from your relationships. Consider these strategies:
1. Avoid ignoring regret.
Pretending that regret doesn’t exist won’t make it go away. It’s important to recognize that you’re experiencing this issue and it's important to work on resolving it. Figure out why you feel regret?
Is the regret coming from recent interactions with an ex? Is it appearing because you’re comparing yourself to others?
2. Accept your mistakes.
Recognise that perfection isn’t attainable – for anyone. Be kind to yourself and your partner, so regret doesn’t take over your lives.
Accept that mistakes will happen. What matters more is how you react to them. Instead of wallowing in regret, focus on overcoming and moving past mistakes.
Mistakes can serve as powerful teaching tools. They can also show us what can go wrong, so you can avoid it again. They can give you important life lessons you may not learn otherwise.
3. Understand the role of missed opportunities.
Research shows that a missed opportunity is the biggest reason for regret. It’s more common for you to regret not doing something than to regret taking action. So, try to take advantage of good opportunities instead of letting them slip by.
Do you have a particular missed opportunity that is haunting you and hurting your relationship?
In some cases, people regret staying with a partner or not giving a different partner a chance. Regrets about previous relationships, cheating, and affairs are also common.
4. Be bolder.
Since most regret comes from not taking action and missing opportunities, cultivating courage can prevent regret from occurring in many instances.
If you’ve been scared to ask for something or change something about your relationship, then speak up.
If you’re not happy with the way your partner treats you or the kids, then ask for change.
You can’t allow regret to continue to rule your thoughts. It won’t disappear on its own and will grow stronger if you ignore it.
5. Consider therapy.
Individual or couples therapy may be the key to getting over your regret.
You can learn how to let go of your regret and prevent it from returning.
Therapy can make your relationship stronger, help you overcome challenges, and create healthy coping strategies.
Individual therapy can help you get to the bottom of the real reason why you suffer from regret. It can help you uncover years of past mistakes or pain that you’ve buried. It can show you how to move on and get over your fears.
Regret can act like a dangerous force that causes destruction in your relationships.
Before it hurts you or your loved ones, take steps to get rid of it. You’ll strengthen your relationship and your love will grow.
Try this relationship affirmation for more love and harmony in your life
"My relationships are loving and harmonious."
"My relationships are the high point of my life. They fill my life with laughter, love, and support. I am filled with gratitude for the benefits my relationships provide to my life.
Relationships require time and energy to maintain. I avoid taking my relationships for granted. I put my all into them and enjoy the rewards of my efforts. It is a wise way to spend my time.
I receive as much from my relationships as I am willing to give to them.
I view relationships as a place to both give and receive. I enjoy being supportive and providing support. I feel good about myself when I help others.
My relationships are overwhelmingly positive. I scrutinize any relationship that creates too much of drain on my life. I avoid relationships that lack love and support. Harmony is an important part of any relationship. My relationships add to my life in a positive way.
The love and support I receive from my relationships give me strength. I have more confidence and self-esteem when I know that I am loved.
I can do anything with enough support and encouragement. My relationships provide me with the means to weather challenging times.
Today, I renew my appreciation for the important relationships in my life. I do my best to make my relationships loving and harmonious. I am lucky to be loved by so many.
Self-Reflection Questions: Ask yourself these 3 questions honestly:
1. What value do the most important relationships in my life provide to me?
2. Are my primary relationships loving and harmonious?
3. What can I do to enhance my current relationships?
I hope this helps you in your relationships with others and for future relationships also.
Please let me know how you get on, and if you would like more clarity on your relationships, whether it's a love relationship or family. I could help shed some light on your situation with a tarot or oracle card reading or a Holistic counselling session if you wish to work things out regarding your relationships at present. I would be happy to help. Just get in contact with me at mystic-bliss@mail.com and I will be happy to discuss what I offer and how I can be of assistance to you.
I wish you as always a beautiful day.
Much Love
Kelly from Mystic Bliss
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