How to Take a Healthy Relationship Break

Edwards counters that one week to a month should be sufficient. So what's considered a breakup? Edwards says that six months is truly a breakup.

For some, a few days are enough to gain clarity, while others might need a few weeks or even months. Setting a tentative time frame at the ...

The exact temporal parameters can vary from couple to couple, but three weeks apart is a good baseline to set. Why three weeks? “You need about ...

Two to four weeks is usually a good timeline for your first check-in, depending on what you think you need. 4. Prioritize Yourself & Your Alone ...

The only difference some called it a break, the others called it a break up. Some breaks were months-long, some others lasted just for one week ...

It lasts somewhere between halfway through the fist date, up to as long as 3 years into marriage. But “in love” is NOT love and is nothing like ...

If the break you need is due to problems within the relationship itself, I think a week apart is plenty. That's enough time to evaluate how you ...

A good general guideline is to keep the break between 1 to 3 months. This timeframe provides enough space for both partners to gain perspective, ...

Set a time limit for how long the break will last; Establish ground rules; Use the time to reflect on your relationship and goals; Decide on ...

For some people, a few weeks is the ideal amount of time to clear the mind and address any specific interpersonal and intrapersonal issues that were harming the relationship. For others, a longer period—like a few months—might be what it takes to ge