Two Way Street!

Chocolate + Love Movies + Tears + Junk Food + Broken Heart = Break ups

I have had plenty of breaks ups and broken hearts throughout the four years of high school. At a young age of 14 I walked into this high school ready to become independent and more mature. From that young stage of 14 through the older mature stage of 18 I still haven’t found out the secret of long lasting relationships. The book, Two Way Street, explains how Courtney and Jordan are totally in love then a tragic break up.  The book delivers a great message; there are two sides to every breakup. One person is not the fault of a break up even though it seems that way. Turns out, Jordan has a secret or two that he's not telling Courtney. And it has everything to do with why they broke up, why they can't get back together, and how, in spite of it all, this couple is destined for each other. Jordan doesn’t want to lose Courtney so finally tells her the secret about their parents. Courtney is extremely upset with her father and Jordan from keeping this away from her. Courtney starts taking out her anger on Jordan when this secret is also affecting his life in the same way. The book shows us that communicating with your significant other and being honest with them is the best policy. Understand both sides of the story and have trust in your partner!

The Best Advice for Relationships:

Communication-Always communicate thoroughly with your partner! Communicating a lot will help you understand each other’s feelings.

Trust-Always trust your partner! You have no reason not to trust them unless they have done something that is untrustworthy.

Respect-Treat your partner with the highest respects! Treat them how you want to be treated and respect their values and beliefs.

Honesty-Be honest with your partner they need to know the truth! Honesty is ALWAYS the best policy!

Love-Love your partner unconditionally! Remember to show your love to each other once in a while! (;

MEN- Do not leave the toilet seat in the up position!

Break Ups! ):

Date: May 21, 2012

Patient: Courtney McSweeney

Sitting down with Courtney on the couch talking about the difficulties she has been going through, I have noticed that she is very emotion about the topic of her boyfriend. In the past Courtney has always wanted to talk about her boyfriend and how perfect their relationship was going until today! Once she explained her difficulties, I asked her about Jordan, her boyfriend, but she did not want to say a word. We talked for a good hour and finally she said that talking about her and Jordan’s break up. She explained the story about how Jordan has an Internet girlfriend and how she still loves him.  Courtney informs me that in 3 day she will be driving to college with Jordan.

            I told Courtney that relationships are very difficult and complicated! I explained to her that maybe she should talk to Jordan and find out some of the reasons for the break up. I told Courtney that the car ride to college would be the perfect timing to work out the differences and learn the reasoning. With the information she has told me I feel like Jordan is still in love with Courtney but something fishy made them break up but I have no idea who that would be. I will need following check ups to research more. I really hope that this trip to college will help the two and not kill them!

I, Dr. Kristyn Arlian have diagnosed Courtney McSweeney with relationship break up syndrome.

Prescription: I would like her to have endless amounts of tissues and tears. Take twenty pieces of chocolate at least every hour. Three days of sweats, t-shirts, and romantic movies. Lots of junk food and girlfriends are always a bonus! This diagnose should progressively get better but give it 3 weeks or so till you are completely ready to go.

I would like to see Courtney back on June 18, 2012 for her check up.

Dear Abby.....

Dear Abby,

I need help with a boyfriend problem that I have encountered. I have been dating this guy named Jordan for almost a year and everything was going great until I told him that I loved him and all he said was thank you! What was I suppose to do? I thought he loved me but I guess not. Now that I told him how I felt, it is awkward between us and he tries to avoid me! I feel bad for telling him that but I just was caught up in the moment and my feelings were there! Do you think that he loves me or wants to break up with me?

Your advice it greatly appreciated!

--Courtney

Dear Courtney,

There are many possibilities for your situation and I am not sure how he is feeling! I think the best solution is to sit down and talk about your feelings with him! He could have been shocked that you said that or maybe he feels the same way but can’t express it. The other possibility is that he doesn’t want to settle down or he is being pressured by someone to break up with you! There are endless situations that could happen but I think that you need to have a one on one conversation and discuss where you guys want this relationship to go! I hope that my advice to you is helpful and your problem turns out in the best way possible.

Good Luck Courtney!