Taking A Break Can Save Relationships?

Nowadays, you hear many couples saying that 'we are taking a break'. A 'break' means different things to different people. For some, it might mean a little time off from the relationship mode or the restrictions of a relationship. For others, a break from relationship is an excuse to have a fling or two with other girl/guys.

Depending on the definition of taking a break, it could either end your relationship or revive it. Here are some ways in which taking a break can help in saving a relationship.

Taking A Break
  • It gives you the chance to miss your partner. When we are with somebody 24 by 7, we do not get a chance to miss that person at all.
  • It gives you the space to decide. When we are in a relationship, we are invariably into a rut. Everything goes in a routine and there is little time to introspect about life. But then you take relationship break, you will get all the time in the world to think. You can think about where your relationship is going and then take a call.
  • You can concentrate on your career or studies by taking a break. Not everyone is mentally strong and they cannot handle too many things at the together. So, if you want to give your full concentration to your career or education, you need not end your relationship. You can just take a break and get back with your partner later.
  • A break makes you emotionally independent. Many a times we become so dependent on our partner that we cannot imagine living without them. That is neither desirable nor healthy. It also puts unnecessary pressure on your partner. A relationship break, in this case liberates you emotionally.

Things You Need To Watch Out For:

  • While you are taking a break, both partners need to be genuine. Both need to share the intention of getting back together after the break. Otherwise one person will end up feeling betrayed.
  • A break does not mean just an official break from your relationship. You need to be able to emotionally dissociate yourself from your partner.
  • Taking a break should not be an excuse for you or your partner to have a few flings here and there. If you find real love during the 'break' then that is a different story.

There can arguments both for and against the concept of taking a break from a relationship. Do you believe that a break can work for you?

Story first published: Wednesday, November 21, 2012, 14:43 [IST]
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