If you've ever needed someone to help you save your relationship, then you're not alone. Thousands of broken-hearted lovers have asked this question of their friends and family.

There may be moments in life when you have to just let go of the thread that binds you and your partner. There may also be occasions when you'd like to fill that space and revive those binding forces for a second time.

In fact the most effective treatment to overcome heartache is to discover and fix the fundamental reason behind the circumstance that ignited it, learn from it, and move ahead.

All of us should always learn from previous errors and take the necessary steps to ensure that we don’t get caught in the same harmful habits and disruptive behavior over again. Here are some ideas that will help you to move forward regarding a possible reconciliation.

Take a look at yourself and your relationship. Are you capable of putting yourself back into your relationship and become a positive force? Are you able to recognize specifically what went drastically wrong before? Do you have any harmful or negative habits that affected your relationship? Are there things you would have done differently?

Additionally, you must determine if your partner is also willing to put in some work in order to save the relationship. Should the feeling be mutual, you've got a fairly good chance to start over.

Once you identify the issues that caused the problems in your relationship and having done your very best to understand and take responsibility for your part, you now can try to talk to your partner concerning them.

Speak calmly, openly and honestly. Convey how you feel and your concerns but also listen closely to what your partner needs to say. Possessing good listening skills is essential for the success of any reconciliation.

It's essential that you be willing to listen with open mind and avoid making any emotional outbursts. Should your partner tell you anything you don’t wish to hear, do your very best to stay calm and collected.

It is often very tough to listen to and agree with your partners opinion of what went wrong, but if you genuinely wish to restore your relationship, you must discus the issues that caused the problems to begin with. Saving your relationship may not materialize overnight, so it is vital you give it a little time to work.

You've heard it said "love works in mysterious ways" and having problems are standard in any kind of relationship. You have to be strong enough to handle all challenges together in order for your relationship to work.

Laughter along with tears generally make up the most powerful bonds in any relationship so have a great time and always be there for each other. You'll never be able to forecast the future and only time can tell if the both of you are destined to stroll down the aisle with each other.