thoughts on taking a break in a relationship?

Question

Anyone feel the need or actually took a break from their SO after being hurt by them? Did it help? And tips? Rules?

Answer

I had a 'break' in my relationship but it was an actual breakup that lasted about 6 months. It definitely helped us grow and when we got back together he was able to commit and I was less dependant (sort of it's hard to explain without a huge story). I hated every minute of it, but I don't regret it. And neither does my boyfriend.

Breaks though in my opinion aren't really healthy for a relationship. If you set specific rules they can work for some people. But, generally they're just messy and don't do much. Just needing some space for a few days doesn't mean you need a break. Space is one thing, but taking an actual break doesn't usually help a relationship. You're not together, but you will get back together after you've sorted through your issues- that's not what happens in a strong relationship. You stay together and work through things together. Taking a bit of space to think and then work through it is healthy. But to essentially 'break up' just to get back together doesn't strength commitment from my experience. It weakens it and makes it easier to just take a break from each other without trying to work through issues together.

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Not a bad thing. I took a break with my SO for 4 days (I know it's not ages, but still was not nice for us). No communication at all, just doing our own thing for that time. Make sure you establish that you just want a break to focus on yourself and that you will talk to them on a certain date, as some people's anxietys can get to them if not specified. Also, be prepared for a slightly worried partner as that can happen, if they didn't expect their SO taking a break. But it can help and if you feel like it's necessary, then by all means try it.

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No clue. I am dating 2 guys at present, trying to break it off with the first one (whom I live with) to be with the second one. I have told him I no longer love him (and haven't done for a long time), and how I no longer want to be with him, but he is in denial and trying everything in his power to keep me with him. The second guy knows about the first guy, but the first guy only knows I am friends with the second guy (not the fact that I am sleeping with him or have deep feelings for him or anything).

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Just need little break and little space and will give u both more time to focus on yourself  ( and himself on his own )

thoughts on taking a break in a relationship?

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