If your partner/spouse/significant other said they wanted a break

It's definitety not a good sign. And I hope she doesn't have children with this guy! If you're truly in love with someone, why would you feel the need to take a "break"? I feel bad for your friend. My ex hubby said that same thing to me and when he walked out the door I filed for divorce. You don't take "breaks" when you're in an adult relationship.

I think it depends. If he said it anger or when he was mad or frustrated then he might not have meant it but if he has said it before and brought it up again then maybe he does mean it. They should sit down and talk things through before they just get separated because a lot of couples find out that they can work their problems out but just never thought they could. I wish her lots of luck and hope things get solves between the two of them.

This is something that really depends on the couple. Sometimes people just get tired of teing "tied down." When my parter and I first got together it was always playfull, and we were just excited about spending time together. i think that after a while things just start to nag at you. You start to notice all the things that he does that just really gets under your skin. he never takes out the garbage, he never does the disher etc. I thing that there is definately the possibility of moving beyond the conflict when someone says that they do not want to be with you any more. The imoportant thing is you really have to find out why he would say something like that to you. And if it is time to move on sometimes it is something that has to be done for the good of both of you. i hope that everything turns out ok in your relationship, but you always have a friend in me if you need someone to talkt to.

Honestly I think it depends on the people. Some guys/girls will say they want to go on a break and that just means spending some time apart and then getting back together. Others go on a break and never get back together. I think it depends on the type of person you are dealing with. I too have a friend in this situation right now and I feel so bad for her. I know the guy and he is the one who suggested the break and I do not think they will get back together. He complains way too much about things and wanting his freedom. Then there are the other cases who do get back together. I have a few friends who went on a break and are now back together and getting married. I hope everything works out for your friend and her relationship.

I think that sometimes couples get so used to monotony that they get bored and if the relationship is more than a partnership this happends they guy gets bored but also the gal. Tell your friend that for as much it hurts give him the time he is asking but be aware that this is a time which anything could happen. He obviosly cares a lot for her not to leave her as such like to break up with her so there is hope. Maybe he is just really tired or maybe he needs a boost of confidence that she is the real deal for him. Tell her to analyze her relationship see what it is that they had and they don't have now and be realistic to herself. If they are a strong couple they will make it thru this stage even if bumpy. Best of luck to your friend!