Taking a break from a long-time love can be good for both of you. It lets you grow, think, and feel better. This time apart can help you know what you want. You might want to be even closer, or you might see that being friends is better.
Spending some time not living together helps people see their love better, especially if they fight a lot or don’t know what will happen next.
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A break lets each person think about themselves, work on the things they want to do, and feel stronger on their own.
Time away can help you think straight. When you talk again, you might understand each other better and talk more nicely.
It gives you space to calm down when you’re mad and think about what’s wrong. Both of you can try to stop doing bad things or fix your feelings.
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Being in love for a long time can make you feel tired. A break can give you both time to rest and feel happy again.
Time apart can help you know what you really need from someone you love, and also understand what your partner needs from you.
Not being together can make you miss each other and feel close again. This can bring back loving feelings.
Both of you should talk about why you want a break, how long it will be, and what you can and cannot do while you’re apart.
It is important, to tell the truth and be open during the break so you both feel like you matter and are understood.
A break should not be used to do mean things like cheating or lying. It should be for feeling better, not for hurting each other.
Both of you have to say yes to the break. One person should not make the other person do it if they don’t want to.