Do people sometimes just need time apart?

[holly25]

Before getting back together? What do you think?

 

[Philosoraptor]

Some people need to be alone to mature and find themselves ready for a relationship, but if someone truly wants to be with you they will be with you.

[miss_jaclynrae]

I may be in the minority, but I never understood getting back together with an ex. I think you either work through things or you don't. All the exs I have... are exes for a reason.

[truth_seeker]

Yes and no.

 

Sometimes people need space to clear their heads. To collect their thoughts and sort through their feelings. Time apart can bring clarity and make you ask your yourself, "can I live without this person or not?"

[soccerrprp]

I'm always very suspicious of the "need time apart to figure things out" line that people give. That, to me, clearly shows some seriously misgivings about the relationship and likely something that will rear it's ugly head again at some point down the line. People can certainly come back from such a separation refreshed and recommitted, but I just don't know how often that happens.