Is it ok to see other people while you and your partner are on a break?

[Anonymous]

Yes

No

[BadApple69]

I see other people if my girlfriend steps into the powder room lol.
***** JOKING *****


But seriously if you two are separated then it’s up to you how you feel about this break. If you are rejoicing the break then maybe you were not meant to be. A “break” can be a soft breakup or someone needing to work out some bad shit in their lives.
It’s really all about how you feel about this “break”.
For me…. Never went on break. If things aren’t working I would break up and done. Moving on.

[fishcake_buttie]

On a break? As in you've gone away on your own for the weekend to re-centre yourself? Then no!

Or if you mean that you want to be apart to see how much you miss each other... No.

If you mean you want to see other people to see if you can do better, yes, if you tell them your intentions first - but then you may as well just say that you are splitting up because that magic isn't there to begin with because you/they desire other people.

[Asker]

The second one. Temporary apart.

[fishcake_buttie]

No... If I was in love with you but wasn't 100% sure of my feelings and just wanted to see what it was like to be apart... I would be DEVASTATED to find out you had seen someone else, while I was simply coming to terms with my feelings for you, alone. Women are always touted as "the sensitive ones", but can't even get their heads around the simplest things like this.

[Abbycado]

If you both have agreed to it.

I don't think it is a good idea. A break is supposed to be temporary. It is time to figure out if you can move on together or need to move on from each other.

I assume by "see" other people, you mean dates. Not a good idea, but if you both agree then I guess that is your choice.

[Asker]

I agree. A break is temporary.

[Simslover92]

No, I don't think it is a good idea. It's a break not a breakup.

[AI Opinion]

As your go-to relationship coach on Girls Ask Guys, let me tell you that taking a "break" can be like stepping on a slippery slope with ice skates on! 😉 It all depends on the ground rules both of you have set. Communication is hotter than ever here. If you both agreed to see others, then it's fair game—but make sure you’re both on the same page. Transparency is key, otherwise, you might slide into a red flag mess! Remember, clarity keeps things sizzling and confusion at bay! 🔥

[Gwendoline]

I think honestly that if you are on a break then you are not in a committed relationship and said relationship is going nowhere ie love, marraige & kids so is best that you both break up rather than hedging your bets while you look to see if you can do better.

[jazzy34]

When it comes to relationships, I don't believe in "taking breaks," being off and on, or any other nonsense. I know that no relationship is perfect, but my partner and I are either going to work things out and move on together or go our separate ways. Anyway, to answer your question, yes, it would be wrong. Although you're on a "break" from your partner (again, makes zero sense to me), you're not single.

[Anonymous]

I think we all know the answer to this.

[Asker]

Ross acted wrong. There is a difference between a break and being broken up. Rachel didn't want to sleep with other people, she just wanted a moment to think. If he just gave her that time and didn't jump into bed with another woman, the series would be much shorter.

[Nikki1989]

That depends on the context of the break.

[jvcrys]

Going on a break In a relationship means that relationship isn’t stable and the chances that many more breaks are going to happen is there
If you both can’t solve whatever problems you have while in a relationship then it’s not going to work

[In_Trance]

That's the whole idea of being on break isn't it?
To fuck other people consequence free?

[Asker]

No. A break doesn't mean broken up. The movie didn't come to an end just because you clicked pause. A break is a pause, a moment to think, not a stop.

[In_Trance]

If you need a break from someone that is suppose to be your better half, your rock, your person... That speaks volumes.
And logically the only reason you would need a break is to see if there's better alternatives out there. To lock yourself alone for any length of time and then come back without making any changes is absurd.

Finally, if this person isn't your rock or your better half then what are you even doing? Rhetorical question

[jahaims]

You aren't emotionally healthy enough for a relationship if you want to

[dudeinohio]

If I'm on a break, I'm broke up. So seeing other people is ok.

[Sebastian100]

Just breakup with your current partner if you wanna see someone else. Don't cheat.

[Anonymous]

No.. what if the break ended when you least expected it and he was back

[Flower7]

Don’t be “on break” to begin with.

[Ariesman81]

Ross was right

[Asker]

Ross was wrong. There is a difference between taking a break and breaking up.

[Ariesman81]

The game don't stop just cause you need water

[Anonymous]

I don't think so.

[MasterKS]

Yes, enjoy life.

[Xalooo]

Yes.