Dating and Relating

Oh, we all know the pain. There you are having a pleasant relationship, when bang! Out he comes with a shattering truth. Gwen Stefani knows what we’re talking about. Her husband Gavin Rossdale revealed he had a teenage daughter nine years into their relationship. Her options: blow a fuse and show him the door, or work through it to keep her relationship going. All credit to her for going with the second option. Work out what you’d do with our guide to bombshell management.

The ‘I Can Deal With This’ Bombshell	‘This kind of bombshell intuitively feels negotiable or fixable (maybe your boyfriend admits he has bad credit),’ Thurnauer says. ‘It hasn’t completely turned you off him, but you want to be sure you assess the situation logically.’ So before you let him off the hook, probe for more info. ‘Fish for details such as how long the problem has been an issue,’ Thurnauer says. ‘For example, there’s a big difference between someone who’s started playing poker a lot and a serious gambling addiction. Plus, ask what he’s done to address it, and how he plans to move forward.’
The ‘I Need More Info’ Bombshell
The ‘Dazed and Confused’ Bombshell
The ‘Total Deal-Breaker’ Bombshell

Author: Freya Williams