Do you think taking a break in a friendship works?

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My bestfriend and I just agreed we need to get some space from eachother because lately we've just been at each others throats constantly. So I was wondering, do you think taking space is a good idea? Or do you think it weakens the friendship? Has anyone else ever had an experience like this before?

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My best friend and I did.  We’ve been friends for over 20 years.  I actually look at her as more of a sister because we talk every day still and have arguments.  Things got to be to much a few years ago and we stopped talking.  I actually cut communications with her because I had way to much negative crap going on in my life and our “friendship” had become toxic and was a burden on my already stressed out life.  We sent each other Christmas cards but that was it.  A year later we exchanged a few texts in March and we agreed to get together in May after I finished my Nutrition degree. We’ve picked right up, like we never skipped a beat.  I was her matron of honor in her wedding and our relationship is healthier.  I would highly encourage you to set an agreed upon date to meet up at some point in the future and put it in a calendar.  The break can work depending on how solid the foundation of your friendship is.  Wishing you the best 🌻

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Nope because I don’t have any friends 😂 I take a break from everyone

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How do you take a break 🤔 You could just be normally busy,  i wouldn't call it a break.

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Me and my best friend have been taking breaks a lot this year. We’ve been best friends for 11 years. We’re both in completely different places and I love her so much but disagree with a lot of things she does and I’m sure she’s annoyed with me at times as well. 
But we always know we’ll be okay. I know she’ll be my best friend forever.

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It worked for me. Everyone needs space every now and then.

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I just slowly distanced myself, but then after awhile we reconnected. I wouldn’t be like “hey, we need to take a break”.

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I just don't hang out with them when I don't feel like it. I've never had to express to a friend that I need a break.

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I had a best friend from 7-21 give or take and I'm 27 now and we aren't friends anymore. We just grew apart and I think that's okay but give it time and see how it goes.

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I’ve gone months without talking to mine (not intentionally) and it’s always like we never stopped talking. We’ve been best friends for over 17 years and have gotten into two arguments. Ever. Once in 3rd grade and once in 7th. We are 25 now and I’ll never forget 😂 I think a break is good if you’re fighting all the time.

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Yes. Sometimes you just need space from people and it’s okay. I know if I spent a lot of time with some of my friends I’d need a break too lol.

Do you think taking a break in a friendship works?

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