LOVE:11 reasons to take a break in your relationship

While many issues leads to a relationship break, it's important for both partners to see it as a good idea

Sometimes love isn't enough to cover a relationship and the thing needed most is for both partners to take a break.
While many issues leads to a relationship break, it's important for both partners to see it as a good idea. It doesn't mean you should split altogether but that break could be the option you need to make your relationship better and stronger.
Spencer Clark of Binoni lists few reasons why taking a relationship break could be the best thing for you

1.     Getting space: One of the most common benefits of a relationship break is getting the space you need. Everyone needs space. If you're not used to being in a relationship or if your partner is very attentive and you're not accustomed to that, you can get antsy. You might just need some space to yourself.

2.     Finding yourself - a real reason for a relationship break: When you tell your partner you need a break, his or her first reaction may be to think that you want to see other people; if your partner comes to you, then you might think that as well. However, that's rarely the case. You might just need to find yourself, to reconnect with who you are as an individual rather than as part of a couple.

3.     Feeling calmer: Relationships can be tumultuous and passionate. While passion is essential, it can wear you out. A break to calm down, get yourself collected, and chill out can keep things from burning too brightly. This is one of those occasions when a relationship break is really helpful.

4.     Learning if you are compatible: Sad to say, if you doubt that you and your partner are really compatible with each other, it might be time for a break. Time apart can give you time to think about all the things you have in common, or whether or not this is a situation where opposites attract.

5.     Deciding what you want: Sometimes, two people want different things. In this case, however, a relationship break may not have anything to do with your partner. You may need to decide whether you want a long term commitment, a marriage, or children, true, but you might also need time to decide whether you want to go to school, change your career, get a new job, and so on.

6.     Figuring out what you want: Couples sometimes have different priorities. That doesn't have to be a breaking point, but the two of you may want to take time to discover what your most important priorities are. If you don't have the same ones and can't compromise, it is better to know sooner rather than later.

7.     Making sure it's love: If you're not sure you're really in love with your partner, then a relationship break can be hugely beneficial. As they say, absence makes the heart grow fonder. If your heart does grow fonder, you'll know your feelings are true. If not … well, like I said, it's better to know this sooner rather than later.