Every relationship has the potential to be a masterpiece but at the same time, every relationship needs constant attention - and sometimes major restoration.
Yours may be in the last category today but do not despair you can still win back your ex and go on to become a masterpiece.
The artist Michelangelo painted one of his artistic greats from 1508 to 1512 across the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel.
Unfortunately, his magnificent art started to fade soon after he painted it.
A century after completing his work no one remembered what the original looked like.
Down through the centuries short lived attempts by well-intentioned restorers only served as a magnet for more smoke and dirt.
   In 1981 a restoration team embarked on one of the most ambitious restoration projects in art history.
The restoration was done inch by inch using different cleaning solutions.
It took eight years - twice as long to clean the ceiling as it took the artist to paint the original.
The result however was breathtaking.
People now had the opportunity in nearly 500 years to view this masterpiece in all its original splendour.
   You can win your ex back today if you are willingly to commit to the time consuming and painstaking effort required to rebuild the relationship.
You will have to reach for and apply the solvents you need to clean your masterpiece and restore its initial glow.
   Step 1:         You have to choose right in the small things.
   Step 2:         You have to quit looking in the wrong places.
   Step 3:         Don't encourage distracters or distractions.
   Step 4:         Concentrate on loving your partner irrespective of your feelings initially and your feelings will follow.
   Step 5:         Do what's right and over time the feelings of love will emerge.
   Step 6:         Express your gratitude to your partner and for your partner.
   Step 7:         Savour the good moments and express your excitement.