She is basically saying "I want my cake and to eat it", or in non euphemistic terms: "I've found someone else already that I fancy a bit (and may have slept with too), but I'm covering myself just in case, so I shan't be sad and single if I actually make a definite decision about my relationships and it turns out to be incorrect. You don't mind sitting around waiting whilst I pork someone else do you? And if it does go wrong, you'll be happy to take me back, and tell me I'm not worthless and rubbish in bed after all, even though my self esteem will be low because the hunky new chap turned me down. And I'm sure you'll be okay to sit and listen to me complaining about him, because you and I are such good friends as well as lovers."
"Oh, and I'm sure you know, size doesn't matter".
Welcome to "Potential opportunity to avoid future heartache and do something for yourself" Population: YOU.
My post was based on experience - only happened to me once, so a minor proportion of my relationship track record, but real nonetheless. I think with any situation like this, pronouncements like the one the OP passed on should not come as a surprise, and if they do, one should already be considering calling time on the relationship anyway.
My post was based on experience - only happened to me once, so a minor proportion of my relationship track record, but real nonetheless. I think with any situation like this, pronouncements like the one the OP passed on should not come as a surprise, and if they do, one should already be considering calling time on the relationship anyway.
Yea, have to say that normally if one of the couple wants to go on a break then things cant be that great...having said that i do know of plenty of couples who have had that break and then got back together happier than ever. it can get very complicated though, i think it all depends on the individuals!
I agree that sometime this "lets have a break" message can mean "I'm not sure about this relationship and I've met someone that I quite fancy and want to see if they're worth trading you in for, but if they're not, I want to comeback to you".
On the other hand, sometimes this sort of statement is made when one of the partnership is feeling a bit insecure, undervalued and unloved. They have no alternatives lined up, but sending a signal that they need reassurance from you that they are really wanted.
Sounds a bit like the latter and that you've provided that reassurance. Good luck.
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