How To Deal With Taking A Break In A Relationship

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It is important to know how to deal with taking a break in a relationship as this can happen to anyone.

Whether you call it a "time-out", 'break", or "pause", this is a time in a relationship where one or both of you feel it is best to spend some time apart.

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Many people worry that taking a break is a precursor to a breakup, but I am here to tell you that it is not true.

Often times, taking space is a wonderful way to clear your mind and get in touch with yourself to know what you truly want in a relationship and in a partner.

Although taking space can sound scary, it is important to remember that it can lead to a much happier relationship in the end if it is done correctly.

Tips For How To Deal With Taking A Break In A Relationship

1. Clarify What You Need From The Break

It is important to identify the purpose of the break and communicate to your other half what the break means.

Clarify how much contact you will have during the break (if any, including sexual contact) and discuss if it is acceptable to date other people or not.

Making sure boundaries are set and both people are on the same page is extremely important in order for a break to work.

This will help avoid additional pain and hurt as you can abide by the expectations of the break agreement.

2. Don't Give It A Time Limit

People often make mistakes and tell their partner they just need a few days to clear their head. This creates an expectation of how long the break will be, which his not a good thing to do.

There is no way to know the amount of time you need to sort through emotions. Plus, this will put pressure on you to have to make a decision "when the time is up".

So don't do this to yourself and give the break an open amount of time. Yes, this can be scary for both parties involved, but it is important that you take the time YOU NEED to figure out what you want.

3. Keep The Respect

During the break, it is important to remember that you have another person who is being affected by this break as well. So when you communicate the boundaries of the break and the reasons for it, do so in a respectful manner.

Even if you are upset or relationship dynamics that have happened between you two, you are still in a relationship at this point in time.

So many sure that you are respectfully communicating your feelings and emotions in a healthy manner, without intentionally causing hurt to the other person.

4. Follow The Break Rules

No matter what boundaries you set during your time away, it is important that you follow those. This will help avoid making mistakes that could be detrimental to the relationship and will keep the trust intact.

This is extremely important, especially if you two decide to keep the relationship going after the break is over.

5. Self-Exploration

When break time starts, don't forget about relationship issues. This is the time to do a lot of self-reflection and see if your relationship is something you truly want.

Ask yourself what needs to change in order for you to be happy long-term. Is it possible that your partner can do what you need him to do? Is there something you need to do to help the relationship?

It is important to ask yourself if you two can truly be a healthy and happy couple moving forward.

Conclusion

It is important to know how to deal with taking a break in a relationship. It can be one of the scariest things that can happen to a couple because it is a moment of realization that things are not working at the moment.

However, it is important for couples to assess what their needs are and make sure they are getting what they want out of the relationship.

There have been many successful relationship breaks I have witnessed where both people in the relationship realize they want to be with each other and make the necessary changes to make it work.

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