Taking a break from a relationship? Here's what you can do

by Stephan Fleming Digital Marketing Expert

Sometimes we need a break from our romantic relationships. Especially if you have been with the same person for a while. The daily grind may get too much and that spark of romance may get dull. At such times couples do decide to take a break to reevaluate their feelings and see if they still want the same things. But what do you do when you are on break, technically single again? Here are a few things to pick from.

Set boundaries

You and your partner both must know what to expect from this break. Being on the same page will always help in things working out smoother. Set the rules of what you would want to do during this period – communication? Dating? Traveling? It is easier if you do this so you both are aware and informed.

Reflect

Take this time to reflect on your feelings. A break is a time you take off to think about what you want, where your happiness is, how do you want to go forward? Think about all of this and think well. Take your time, don’t rush into decisions. What do you feel? What do you believe in? These questions will help in whatever you are searching for.

Don’t communicate

A break means really a break from each other. So, if you are communicating normally with each other, it isn’t really a break. So, don’t communicate with each other and stay away. No texting, voice messages, WhatsApp messages, stay away and use the time constructively. You may feel a void because you are away from a person who has been with you for so long. But you need to clear your head and not talking will give you that clarity. Checking in with your partner will keep muddying things up a lot.

Don’t date

Make sure that you don’t see anyone else during this time. If you do this, means you are ready to break up and separate. But taking a break isn’t breaking up. It is taking time to reevaluate a lot of things in your life. It is to reflect on the current relationship and not to see other people romantically. But there may be physical needs and that can be satisfied with options like porn or telefonsex.

Ask the important questions

Face the important questions in your mind. They may have been there for a while but maybe you didn’t want to look at that. Are you seeing clearly from both perspectives? Are you putting enough effort into this relationship? Are you dealing with this like adults? Are you happy when your partner is around? These questions are maybe uncomfortable but important to decide on the future of your relationship.

Set a timeline

Decide on a timeline for your break. Don’t keep it vague because you must decide within a timeframe. This ensures that you are forced to think and evaluate things. You will not procrastinate and postpone decisions when you know that you need to make a choice within a certain period. Humans tend to avoid discomfort and this is one of those situations.

Be Honest

When on a break, be honest with yourself and each other. Check why you feel you need a break as there may be serious underlying conditions. There may be an impasse in the relationship or a potential deal breaker has taken place. All of these requires revaluation. Talk it out with your partner when you are ready and be very frank about things. The more you hide, the more difficult it will be to come to a decision

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Created on Dec 17th 2021 12:04. Viewed 236 times.

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