If someone asks for a break in their relationship , is it because they want to sleep with other people without feeling guilty?

[JustinTheGreat]

Yeah most likely

Not necessarily

[NathanDavis]

wouldn't you ask?

if your partner says they want a break, wouldn't you ask them why, ask their reasons as well as their intentions?

and once they do, would you not trust their word? would you decide not to believe them and assume they will do something else?

[RobT312]

Yeah that can be the case but not necessarily. It can also be the first step in breaking up without without saying breakup.
either way it’s bad news and If someone said it to me, I’d walk away

[mermaidcancermoon]

Typically its because theyre not 100% interested in the relationship. Theyre on the fence about leaving and want space to think about if they like being alone more.

[idkIoI]

The relationship is pretty much over at that point but the person is too afraid to let go OR wants a backup if they can't find someone better.

[Anonymous]

It's just possible that they are overwhelmed by their feelings and need a breather to work through it.

[Anonymous]

If a female says it, yes... 99% of the time, it’s to fuck another dude and see if he is better than you and leave it open to go back if he isn’t.

When a Guy asks for a break it is more often because he feels controlled and smothered and wants to be free to be himself again.

[Chris_8036]

That's how it seems to go.
Beware of people who want to take "Breaks" in a relationship.

[exitseven]

Yes, that is what it means. I have never done this and anyone who would do this to me would automatically get dumped.

[NoUsernameSelected]

If my girlfriend would ask me that I'd dump her on the spot.

[RandomGuy1030]

Most guys will say yes because we're hardwired to distrust. No one wants to raise someone elses kid

[Gent207]

They've turned you into plan B

[KrakenAttackin]

She already has a side piece.

[Zygum]

They want to change taste with other partners

[WhitneySnow]

Not necessarily

[Redstang88]

Usually