Signs You Need To Take A Break From Your Relationship

Sadly, the honeymoon days doesn’t last forever, and when the newness of a relationship wears off, that’s when you can get a true idea of what life with your partner will really be like.

It’s not always going to be rosy (even though every fairy-tale movies convinces us otherwise), but when butterflies start to turn into annoyance and sexy sleepless nights become a thing of the past, it’s not strange to question if your relationship is going to work out or not.

Sometimes, the key to a happy relationship is as simple as doing things on purpose to survive, but other times, taking a break in a relationship is necessary, as it allows each partner the time and space to gain clarity on what they want out of their partner and, ultimately, their relationship.

If you’ve ever wondered if taking a break in a relationship is the right answer, here are five common signs that indicate you might need one.

1. Unexplainable disconnection from your partner.

Your partner texts you to let you know that they won’t be on time because they are working late, and you are relieved. Thank God, you can enjoy your night for a little while longer before they arrive. Don’t get me wrong, I understand the value of alone time (and I think it’s healthy for each partner to have theirs to maintain a healthy relationship), but if you start to notice that you are avoiding your partner or cancelling plans regularly, it might be time to consider riding solo all together or take a break from that relationship.

2. Uncertainty about future.

Nobody wants to waste their time or waste somebody else’s time, so it’s crucial that you and your partner are on the same page about what you hope will be the future of your relationship. Whether you’ve been together for a few years or you have only been together for a few months, the “what are we doing” conversation is necessary. If your future together is uncertain, taking a break in a relationship will allow both partners to explore what they want and how they want to move forward.

3. Excessive temperament.

Let’s be honest, you’re not going to love everything your partner does, but if you find yourself getting annoyed more than you used to, at things that didn’t annoy you before, or on a daily (or hourly) basis, it’s time to evaluate why your patience has left the building. Oftentimes, when our feelings aren’t being met or when we are holding feelings of hate toward someone, we are more likely to let the little things they do bother us. Take a step back and think about why you are feeling this way and if you can move past it. If not, have a conversation with your partner and let them know where you’re coming from and what steps need to be taken to resolve it.

4. Sex becoming a burden.

Going through a dry spell? No relationship is perfect. Especially if you are both busy with work, life, and social obligations, you each have to be intentional about intimacy, but what happens when you have the time and you still don’t have sex? Well, that’s a different story. While there are plenty of easy habits that can boost sex you can’t habit-stack your way into wanting to have sex with your partner if you’re just not that interested. When sex feels like it’s become a chore or you find yourself wearing your not-so-sexy underwear on purpose, taking a break might be what you need. What’s that saying? Distance makes the sex drive grow fonder? Something like that!

5. Lack of communication.

Do you remember when you first started dating your partner and you could talk for hours? In the fun, flirty, get-to-know-you phase, holding a conversation is easy with the right person! But after a while, you stopped playing rounds of “10 Questions” and started talking about things like what’s coming up on the calendar and what bills need to be paid, and eventually, you ran out of things to talk about altogether. Talking to your partner used to be the highlight of your day and now it is a total snooze fest. What happened? If the spark you remember isn’t anywhere to be found, a break might be what you need to either re-ignite it or accept that your relationship isn’t going to stand the test of time.

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