what do you do when your girlfriend or boyfriend say they want a break from the relationship.?
475580
I respect her and let her to do that... I think thats the LOVE... when your partner needs to separate... whatever the reason...we must respect to that.\n\nAnd long time I have heard a beautiful poem about this kind of thing... to me this is like that...\n\nWhen you need to go \nyou can my love...\nI will put some flowers \non the way of you are going...\nthe flowers of 'Aseliya' ...\nwhich are blooming \nin the beautiful mountain of 'Yaksan'...
718718
Don't break someone else up from their relationship.  You would not like it if it happened to you.  Respect.
199522
If your asking this question, you need to break off the relationship and move on.
830074
when do u draw the line? when they stop fighting for u....or act like they could care less about u\nhow do u draw the line? its different for everybody...some people can just stop communication cold turkey whereas other people have to make a conscious effort to not be around that person and not want to be around that person anymore\n\nOR\n\nu could forget all that and get with a chic from VA
649486
well it depends i know that i almost took a break from my realtionship because i was also frustrated but i din't.  i decided that if i really wanted this realtionship to work i have to talk out my feelings so he could understand.  if you really like her or love her ask if she would just try to talk to you explain her fellings to you.  this will not only bring you two closer but will also help you understand her needs better....good luck
562059
Be firm with them. Set clear boundaries and let them know that you do not wish those boundaries to be crossed.\n\nIf they cross those boundaries, then remove yourself from their presence. Terminate relationship with them if needed.\n\nCordially,\nJohn
81591
From what it sounds like, you are either insecure with your relationship and your position in his life, or you, deep down, want out of the relationship, so you ask questions that will in effect cause him to break things off, so you don't have to.
460629
leave him alone. he wants a break to think about stuff, give him a break to think about stuff. Go do whatever you like to do. Run, swim, read, shop, bike ride. Whatever. Give him the space he is asking for.
374552
Seems to me the best way to address the situation is to be forthright and talk to him about your concerns.  If your decision is to move on to find someone more accessible to you, then say that.  There is no real way to break up with someone that won't result in hurt feelings.  But to be true to yourself and the most fair to your boyfriend, tell him how you feel and what you want.  Personally, I would recommend doing it face to face, even though it may be uncomfortable.  You may want to continue seeing one another after talking about it, but if it does end, be able to step away knowing that in the long run it may be the best thing for your both.
401451
yu can do one of two things ask him if its over/hes found someone else or tell him you want out of the relationship as it is not going anywhere
371222
Tell him "Hey, I'm breaking up with you".  Simple enough.
899311
I would just explain to him that there is no where for the relationship to go. You don't want him anymore and that he has to let you go because it is not fair on either of you if he doesn't!
29714
let go of your expections of your partner. or the things that couse conflict.                                           dont let go of your relationship and the things that make it work.
835628
you have to come on here for an answer??? Leave the relationship behind if it isn't what you want anymore. Move on.
41171
I have done that.  I hate to hurt someone's feelings and to say "I'm just plain tired of you" or I'm sick of your whining about everything", would do that so instead I've told him we need time apart to reevaluate our feelings. \n\nThe better way for me seems to be to say "I just don't feel we are meant for each other". "There are just too many issues we disagree on".  That seems to work without doing too much damage.\n\nIt isn't hard for me to make the decision to end a relationship because if I really want it to end, there is a reason and I just remember that reason is important to me.
752170
It could be both depending on the person. it could either mean "I don't really want to be with you anymore, but I'm too nice to say it so I'm just going to say I need space and then date someone else without really breaking up with you and just hope you get the hint" \n\nOR\n\nmaybe you are being to clingy and they just need you to take a step back. they just need you to chill while they get used to having someone around so much. \n\nplus you also have to keep in mind what's going on in their life other than you. if something else is bothering them, they may just want space, not neccissarily from you, but from the world period till they figure things out.\n\nwhatever the situation. take a step back. chill. and whatever you do... let them be. the more you push, the farther they'll pull from you.\n\nhope I've been helpful!
206759
He may be trying to do either.  Just remind him that you are now ex-partners, and he needs to keep his social life to himself.  Refuse to get involved in this sort of discussion.  Sounds like it was a good idea to break it off.  He doesn't have clear boundaries.