what does "i need my space" really means?
By dire_angel
@dire_angel (207)
Philippines
February 1, 2007 9:16am CST
What exactly is this "space" thing? Is it a place where he can play video games or whatever his hobby is, or is it a personal box of silence that you won't be able to enter again?
What does your partner really mean when he/she says "I need my space"?
Have you said it to your partner? What did you mean when you said those words?
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2 responses
@DanielMarvoloRiddle (331)
• United States
1 Feb 07
You know, that's a fantastic question. I've heard that line twice in my life, and both times what it really meant was "I want to date other people."
Now, I certainly have things that I do that don't necessarily involve whoever I'm dating, but I never use the line "I need my space to..." They know I'm a musician and writer and whatnot, and because I have nothing to hide, I tell them precisely what's going on. Sheesh. Lovely stuff.
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@dire_angel (207)
• Philippines
4 Feb 07
hi voldemort! i'm harry potter.. hehe. seriously, i think honesty is the best policy here. if you wanna see other people it's better to say so. plain and simple. better tell the truth than to keep someone guessing.
@xXmeganxX (4421)
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1 Feb 07
i say that to my partner meaning, i need some time to myself, and a little it of quiet time and space or to do what i want or need to do.
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@dire_angel (207)
• Philippines
4 Feb 07
why do you need the quiet time? is she a nagger? Hehe. seriously though, how do you know if "i need space" means he just really needs alone time or if it actually means he's saying goodbye in a nice way?
