“It’s not you, it’s me.”
In reality, the relationship with ourselves is the most important.
The trick is knowing how best to get some alone time without hurting our partners feelings.
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Needing space can actually be one of thehealthiestrequests we can make in our relationship.
If too vague, emotions can spiral.
Taking time apart is an invitation for reconnection to the self.
Space doesnt have to be for days or weeksalthough it can.
Remember, taking space isnt about getting away from your partner.
Its about prioritizing yourself and maintaining your individual well-being with the activities you love.
These negative emotions may signal underlyinginsecuritiesand outsized feelings of confusion.
you could be upfront about your needs while acknowledging your responsibility to still take care of them too.
During periods of intermittent separation, bridge the emotional distance.
Stay connected even when youre physically apart byexpressing your loveand care in meaningful ways.
Whatever it is, these gestures are a representation that theyre still on your mind.
Help Your Partner Connect To Alone Time Too
Taking space flows both ways.
Good to bad.Yin to yang.
A positive to a negative.
Two opposing energies with tension in between to create magnetism.
Adding space back to the connection allows for enriching experiences, new perspectives, and select privacy to thrive.
Being overexposed to a relationship can make it harder to appreciate your partner.
Their worth snaps back into focus.
This act of observation can re-spark the connection and make your time together feel that much more exciting.
The stagnancy prevents personal development and stunts the relationship’s growth.
Distance can indeed make the heart grow fonder.
