By karen668
on Oct 15, 2011  

Sometimes taking a break is healthy for the relationship. If a man and a woman are fighting over an issue, a cool-off period can really help get things in perspective

By kidsrawesome
on Oct 15, 2011  

I agree with Britnev. Everyone honestly needs breathing space, and as I see it, if your relationship consists of constant togetherness, I see something un-nerving about it. Is there trust issue with one or the other? Are there esteem issues? Either way, suffocation will eventually kill a relationship. A break could easily mean a week or weekend with the girls / guys. That's extremely healthy in a relationship. Like Britnev states though, if it's weak, it may not work no matter what.

By Irish99
on Oct 16, 2011  

I think the only way taking a break will work is if during the break the couple stays in contact and both work on making what ever it was that lead to the break better.

By voyager1
on Oct 16, 2011  

To me taking a break means you want to see someone else and if that is the case then there is a problem with the relationship. So, no, taking a break does not work. Instead of seeing someone else, or taking a break, it might be better to solve the problems in the relationship or just end it all together.

By tapgirl
on Oct 16, 2011  

I don't think that there is a right or wrong answer to this. I have seen couples take breaks and then get back together, even those who are married. Situations can be different and sometimes a break in the relationship can mean that the relationship is over, but it can also give couple a chance to step back and see if there is a chance that the relationship could mend and work itself out. I can say from experience that my marriage took a two month break and my husband and I are back together and happy as ever.

By orchidkittenlover
on Oct 16, 2011  

Taking a break is like a band-aid. It might cover it up and allow you to forget it for a little while, but the next time something happens, you will need another, and another, etc... If you really love them you will talk it out. If not, then maybe you should consider if you really need to still be together.

By KL5090
on Oct 16, 2011  

In some cases it works. If you spend too much time with a person you get sick if them and it can take a toll in your relationship. You can fight a lot more and just kind of disconnect. A break can give you the space you both need to reevaluate your relationship and decide if you really want to be with that person. My boyfriend and I took a break and now our relationship is a lot better than it used to be.

By girl17
on Oct 16, 2011  

Being in a committed relationship means working through the bad times just as much as enjoying the good times. It would be much easier to just give up or take a break but I think that would be the last resort.

By sethburkljsmom
on Oct 16, 2011  

Taking a break means not being willing to work at the relationship. It's hard work and you can't run away when it gets tough.