There are many reasons why your boyfriend may want time apart.
But what ever the reason, it often feels like a rejection.
Does he want to breakup for good! Maybe he has a good reason and you know it makes sense, but it still leaves you feeling unsure.
Following these five tips will help you cope with the break and give you a better chance at a lasting relationship together.
1 - Of course you are feeling rejected and you may be tempted to plead with your boyfriend.
Doing this will only make your boyfriend pull away.
The first thing you have to do is except the fact that you are both taking a break.
It can often be a positive thing and it does not have to last forever.
2 - If you did have a negative reaction when your boyfriend told you he wanted a break, you should call him.
Tell him, you have had some time to think and you think he is right.
A break will be good for both of you.
Keep the conversation short and positive.
3 - Once your boyfriend knows that you are happy with the break, he will be far more interested in what is going on in your life.
Do not stay in and feel sorry for yourself.
Treat the break like a vacation.
Catch up with old friends or do something new.
Make sure you do something that is fun.
4 - If you see your boyfriend while you are having a break, stay positive.
Let him know that you are enjoying the time off and having fun, but show some interest in him too.
Keep the conversation short and be nice.
5 - If you do not see your boyfriend for a while then sending an odd email or text is fine.
Do not do it too often or your boyfriend will feel pressured.
Always keep it short and positive.
Let him know that you are having a good time but do not make it all about you, show him that you still care about how he is doing.
Staying positive about the break will get your boyfriend much more interested in what you are doing.
It will give you more control than if you plead or get angry with him.
Letting your boyfriend see that you are quite capable of having a life with out him will make you much more appealing to him.
It is human nature to want what we do not have.