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Do "taking breaks" in a relationship work?

Yes (29.3%)

No (70.7%)

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  • jessicandrade By jessicandrade
    on Oct 13, 2011  

    Taking breaks in a relationship means you do not want to be in that relationship. There should not be doubts if the other person is the one for you.

  • kcsalondiva By kcsalondiva
    on Oct 13, 2011  

    I think Im old school, because if my husband said he wanted to take a break, I'd probably tell him to make it permanent.

  • SusanH By SusanH
    on Oct 13, 2011  

    1) ONLY when you are dating, not married 2) if there are rules and 3) no more than 1 week.

  • Foofie5 By Foofie5
    on Oct 13, 2011  

    If your taking a break your saying you really don't care about that person. If you really cared you would work it out. I think alot of times it is way to get out of a saying I want to break up.

  • Andrear25 By Andrear25
    on Oct 13, 2011  

    Taking a break means that there is something in the relationship you're not happy with. Separating is not going to fix the problem. So this definitely will not work.

  • TahTahIsCool By TahTahIsCool
    on Oct 13, 2011  

    Totally depends on the couple. Sometimes you really just do need a cool-down period. Others, wanting a break is just wanting a more gradual step towards ending the relationship altogether. Maybe there's in-between spots as well. I know for me, I only tried a "break" once and that was it, we didn't get back together. But I've seen a married couple take a 3 month break and get back together, as happy as ever (at least as far as I can tell).

  • momzdream By momzdream
    on Oct 13, 2011  

    I think everyone at some point and time would love to take a break. However, if you are in a committed relationship you work through things together, not apart. People need to realize you can not take a break from life. A break is a sorry excuse for not dealing with your issues, it's an easy way out.

  • lekhamary By lekhamary
    on Oct 13, 2011  

    There is no right or wrong answer because each situation is different.

  • Britnev By Britnev
    on Oct 13, 2011  

    It all depends on the people and the relationship. I have seen it work both ways. Taking a break doesn't necessarily mean you are giving up on the relationship. It just means you need breathing space and what is wrong with that? If the relationship is strong then it should survive a break. I truly believe that as a married couple we are still individuals and sometimes one needs a little time to be by yourself. I see nothing wrong with that.

  • chris0204 By chris0204
    on Oct 14, 2011  

    Taking a break does not work because if you need to be away from someone for awhile that means you shouldn't marry them beacuse hello you will be together forever