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I Need a Break: 8 Scenarios Where You Need to Pause Your Relationship

“I need a break from this relationship,” are words that nobody wants to hear. It could be a sign that things aren’t working out. However, it isn’t necessarily the case that you’re leaving your partner forever. Indeed, it is a mature, thoughtful approach to assessing the relationship. Rather than making an impulsive decision to dump your partner, you want to take some time to decide what the best path is going forward. Here are 10 reasons why it might be a good idea to take a much-needed break from your Significant Other.

#1 Promising to fix things turns out to just be a bunch of words

Do you or your partner ever find yourself apologizing and promising to work on a problem, and then nobody follows through and nothing changes? Relationships should never be taken for granted. They require hard work and the willingness to improve. But if he/she ignores your concerns, things are not going to end well. Time apart might actually spur positive action.