How do you take a break from a relationship without breaking up?

[gayesblog]

Do you really believe that it is possible to take a break from a relationship? Or does it mean a break to you?

[karoline]

It's like hitting the pause button on a movie because you need to grab some popcorn, except it's your relationship and, well, feelings are the popcorn. It can be a delicate maneuver but not impossible. Here are some steps to navigate this tricky terrain:

Communicate Clearly: Sit down and have an honest, open conversation about why you feel a break is necessary. Is it to reflect on your feelings, deal with personal issues, or reassess what you both want out of the relationship?
Set Boundaries and Rules: Decide what 'taking a break' means for both of you. Will you and your partner see other people? How often will you communicate, if at all, during the break? What are the do's and don'ts?
Duration of the Break: Agree on how long the break will last. A few weeks? A month? Having a clear timeframe helps manage expectations and gives both of you a timeline to work with.
Use the Time Wisely: A break is a time for personal growth and reflection. Reflect on what you want in life and in the relationship.
Stay True to the Purpose: Remember why you're taking the break. It's easy to get caught up in the freedom or loneliness and make impulsive decisions that could harm your relationship in the long run. Stick to the agreed-upon boundaries.
Reassess and Reconvene: After the break, come back together to discuss your feelings, insights, and whether you want to continue the relationship. Be honest with each other about what you've discovered about yourself and your relationship during the break.
Seek Support if Needed: Sometimes, talking to friends, family, or a professional can provide valuable perspectives and support during this time.

Taking a break is not a one-size-fits-all solution and doesn't guarantee that the relationship will resume seamlessly or at all. However, if both partners are committed to using the time constructively, it can lead to personal growth and a stronger relationship. ​

[Mishupishu]

Taking a break from a relationship can involve open communication with your partner about needing time for personal growth or self-reflection. Establish clear boundaries and expectations during the break to ensure both parties are on the same page. It's important to revisit the conversation regularly to discuss feelings and whether the break is helping or hindering the relationship.

[sheikalana]

While I believe spending time apart from each other is necessary. I don't believe in taking a break I feel like that's just delaying the break up.

[Ms_Facesitter]

If you truly need a break, it's not a relationship that will last. He's not the one if I need a break from him.

[Finchie40]

No , if someone truly loved you and valued you , they wouldn’t need a break from you period , that’s just a lame excuse for them wanting to be selfish , they want to strong you along while they test the waters and see if they have any luck in the dating field or they already met someone else and want to see if things will work out with this new person they are interested in , if not , they will run back to you like everything is ok again. Don’t fall for that shit , if your partner wants a break from you , tell your partner they can take however long of a break they want because you will not be sitting there waiting for them , tell them they are best just to not come back at all because you aren’t a toy they can play with when it’s convenient for them. Never be a sitting duck with Sucker written on your head for nobody , if that person really valued you and appreciated you , they wouldn’t need to take a break from you period. Your partner is a selfish person that only thinks about what they feel is best for themselves , they don’t care about your feelings , so let them Go and tell them Good Luck , it was nice knowing you

[OlderAndWiser]

"Let's take a break" means I want to break up but I don't want to go through the drama, so let's just stop having contact for awhile and then I can fade away from your life. If you have a REAL relationship and you have problems, you don't take a break, but you work on the problems together.

[OlderAndWiser]

Thanks for MHO!

[Paris13]

Not Sure How It Happened But back in 2022 When I MOved to a New County in My State, My LDR of Nearly Four Years Then, And I, Had a Finale Kind of Falling Out and I Ghosted Him and Then He Ghosted Me. I Then Would Vent with Resentment for many Months and Many Times, He's try To Get me back But I Never Gave In until Last Week, Five Year Anniversary Valentines Day, But No Matter What-----NC or Contact or Whatever The Case, We Kept Each Other in Our Lives. Maybe with You, Mention You Need a Break for Awhile. xxoo

[Jonathan373]

This is why and how I say girls give other girls bad advice. Once he gets broken hearted he will not take you seriously once you come back because you left in the first place

[Paris13]

@Jonathan373 He is Now Calling the Shots. xxoo

[Pinay_ako]

It’s cooling off. But it’s pretty much a break up to me. So either we work this out or we just go separate ways.

[MrOracle]

There's no such thing. You can take some time for yourself, but you are still fully committed to the relationship and all the commitments you have made to it.

A "break" is when you put your relationship commitments on hold and are free to act as if you were single, and I completely reject that as being viable. As I've made clear to every woman I have dated, she can walk out the exit door of the relationship at any time, but it's a one-way door. Once she's walked through it, there's no getting back inside, ever. There are no "breaks."

[miana]

In my opinion yes, love my boyfriend but sometimes we just don't see eye to eye and why lose the person and breakup forever so you can't stand each other you take a break and try agai but not as get out of jail free card where you go sleeping around , just space for now until you realize you can't with this person anymore or you can and a break is just so you don't end up breaking up, that's at least how we saw our break and it worked and we got back together but you have to set rules and be on the same page but it doesn't always work out too well, depends on the people and the relationship

[IslaTheWitch]

For us, it was easy... I am autistic, and he was introverted... we understood each other's need for space and time alone. We also trusted each other... so I was spending a week or two at the seaside while he was going to hike in the mountains...

[BCRanger10]

I don't know if that's possible, let alone healthy for either person. It's not fair for them to keep each other in suspense. If they've determined that they need to "take a break", then they should simply end the relationship so that they are free to date other people.

[JacobJordan]

You don't. A "break" is almost always code for "I want to go fuck someone else and I don't want to feel guilty about cheating so we are going to take a "break" that way when I am done being a pos I can come back and we can pick things up where they left off" if those words exit either a man or a woman's mouth while in a relationship consider it over because that relationship is over

[HawkPerception]

No such thing as a break in a relationship. Just means you want a breakup. And no... if you ever need a break, then the relationship isn't for you or you just weren't willing to communicate issues and try to make compromises. Relationships take work.

You can also just tell your partner you want space to yourself and need "me time" once in a while. Everyone needs space to keep themselves sane. But taking a break altogether is a no.

[catiecatie]

Girl I’ve been on a “break” since December 2019. He’s engaged now, but if you want to take a break I’d say the best bet would be I think we need to take time apart and reevaluate this in two-three months time. That or be willing to always go out to see him one every two to three weeks. Always communicate with him as I think that’s what I didn’t do and he found someone else.

[Jonathan373]

If your trying to go to another guy and keep this one on the back burner before anything goes solid, then hook him up with a hot friend that will ease his pains and he does not feel hurt or crazy, or just let him go because that provides less effort. He will need time to mourn the loss of someone he cared for, but at least it’s not a situation where you are using him as a place holder until something or someone else comes along

[serious]

There is only one way which is taking a break but if that is done that will inevitably lead to a full break up.

Hence breaking up is the best option is things are at the worst and no solution seems possible.

[Koneko911]

Sorry but a break means I just wanna fuck other people but then ultimately come crawling back to you. But use the excuse we were on a break so. i didn't cheat on you

[BoopBoopBeep]

When we "take a break" and I'm sleeping with other people "because we're on a break" then how together could we possibly be?

[SolitarySolace]

You don't. The point of a break from a relationship is meeting new people. Even if you promise not to, your partner will if not already found someone else.

[Anonymous]

For my sibling that was the equivalent of: "we're breaking up, I'm having sex with others and if things calm down, I'll be back around."
So really... talk through your stuff, or end the relationship.

[Nikki1989]

Wanting a break is the first sign the end is near.

[boggboss]

If one I'd needed its a sign to Mr that a relationship won't last as its delaying the issue thats causing a break not fixing it

[msc545]

There's no such thing as taking a break from a relationship. Taking a break is just nicer language for breaking up.

[TheSpaceGnome]

If you need a break from them, then you need to break up.

No one needs a break from the right person.

[Sameone]

I don't think this is going to work because if you ask him for break is going to another relationship is not going to waiting you my dear