Els Posted March 22, 2010 Posted March 22, 2010 How do you guys work around the requirements of personal space that you and your SO have (assuming that both of you like some space sometimes, of course)? What happens when one partner really wants some time to themselves at one particular moment and the other really feels like he/she wants companionshiip at that same moment? A half-half compromise? Or should the partner who feels like having companionship just go play with the dog or something, and allow the other partner his/her space, as long as it isn't a constant thing?
threebyfate Posted March 22, 2010 Posted March 22, 2010 We haven't experienced exactly what you're talking about but here's how we work it. H. is an extrovert and right now, I lean more towards being a moderate introvert, with strongly introverted and moderately extroverted moments. So, when he's feeling extroverted and I don't, he calls up friends and goes out. If I'm feeling introverted, I go hide in my office. In both scenarios we give each other a casual heads up that this is happening and neither resents the other, for their needs of the moment.
whichwayisup Posted March 22, 2010 Posted March 22, 2010 What happens when one partner really wants some time to themselves at one particular moment and the other really feels like he/she wants companionshiip at that same moment You give your SO space and you call a friend, a family member. Make arrangements to go out for the afternoon or evening. People need their alone time, and just because you may live with him, doesn't mean he's there to entertain you when you want companionship. Same goes for him. Each of you need to have your time alone with friends, doing hobbies, etc..
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