what does he mean about time?

Philippines
July 9, 2009 1:55am CST
when a person asks you he needs time is it the same way as saying cool off is he really asking time to be alone or does he have someone new...its really sad to hear such unacceptable lines when you haven't done anything to make that person do or say that things to you what is it that you men really want in life?? is it not enough to be happy? why do you still seek others when the person you are with is crying her heart out for you to realize that you complete her what is it that you promise women to make them love you? is it just lies you men make to ruin a woman who gave her all to you what is it about you?
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11 responses
@sid556 (30960)
• United States
10 Jul 09
I need a lot of space and I ask for time and it is nothing to be taken personal. I just need my space and it isn't that I'm looking to someone else or anything. If that isn't respected and the person gets upset or jealous...i do find it a turn off. If a person asks for space they should not have to justify it. It should just be respected.
@chelsit (105)
• United States
9 Jul 09
A person in a relationship whether man or woman that say they need time basically means they are not ready to make a commitment or they want to break up and they have no other way t put it.
@zandi458 (28102)
• Malaysia
9 Jul 09
What he meant maybe is he is unsure of his love for you or he has someone else in his heart. Forget about him and that will teach him a lesson not to take you for granted. Women loves differently from men. Men are driven by the love of pleasure, women by the pleasure of love. Man has to have his body satisfied, woman has to have her soul satisfied. Revolt against serving a man who don't treasure your love for him.
@jules67 (2788)
• Philippines
9 Jul 09
You cannot really tell what he means by that. It could mean a lot of things. But if you want to get the specifics of his line, you just have to ask him. Women have this way of qualifying the words told to them by their boyfriend. He needs time....he's not into you. I think that's it.
@ektarox (67)
• India
9 Jul 09
hey i can see you have quite a problem there..first of all..have faith and patience...dont be hyper or sad before finding out the real reason or outcome...now when men say that they need time..they may mean two things...first..that they genuienly need some time..maybe some bitter things are goin on between you'll or maybe he has other things to worry about in life...so in such a case be supportive and give him his time...leave him alone for a while..and he'l respect that and get back to you soon...secondly however...such a statement can mean his feelings are fading away..you should try your best to get his feelings back...sometimes u know..giving urself completely to a person doesnt work..what works is holding urself up..dont fall to his feet...rather lend him a shoulder...hold up your respect..den only wil men learn to respect you..sometimes you need to give people a taste of their own medicine;)..relax and take things slowly..have prode in being a women and dont give men undue importance..give them just what they deserve..take care:)
@nigarish (70)
• India
9 Jul 09
"this is common to all women when their husband or boyfreinds are really busy for their love mates than their lovemates always thinks that their beloved are cheating them.....i had a girl friend once....i always do whatever she wants just like a puppet.....once i tried to surprise her by giving a precious gift and for buying it i just started a part time job.....there we could able to talk on the phone much and i always told her that i was busy...but it doesn't means that i stoped talking to her....once she asked me that is there anyone in my life I answered "no"...she asked me i am not talking to her much and was not telling the reason that why i am busy.......actually she had lost the faith on me ......which i hated the most...and after a month of my past time when i was just about to buy the pearl for her.....SHE DITCHED ME.....giving the reason that i had someone else in my life....i became a heart broke........n seriously because of you type mentallity I NEVER TRUST WOMEN" so just have a talk with your mate and tell himm what are you facing exactly.....wish you a happy life"GOD BLESS...
@nanayangel (7879)
• Philippines
9 Jul 09
Hi there Jossa Marie! I think that it should mean that he just need some time and space to sort his feelings out. But there are times when men who aren't men enough use this to keep you hanging on when in fact, they simply want to end the relationship. I think the best thing to do is talk to him, don't show any sign of weakness and tell him that if he needs space, you can give it to him but only if that's really what he needs and that if what he really wants is to break up, it would be best if he'll say it directly so there will be a closure for both of you.
@xenna1986 (228)
• Philippines
9 Jul 09
It depends. It could mean that he/she doesn't want to be in the relationship because, the feelings are gone, or it could be , he/she has fallen with another person...It depends...
@srganesh (6340)
• India
9 Jul 09
See,in any relationship the intensity need not be the same on either edge.So,he need not love or respect you as you do on him.If he is asking some more time,well,he is not ready to accept you or he might not have thought you that much close.Sure,he wants to reject you and he needs time to think of good reasons which will not hurt you.He cares for you at the least that much.Cheers!
@bulzika (279)
• Dominican Republic
9 Jul 09
first of women aren't such angels as you wrote there :). about time... when he says he needs time I think he means that he isn't ready for the moment. maybe you tell us when he asked you he needs time?
• Philippines
9 Jul 09
aww.. i think that he needs a break. maybe he's having a hard time around you or you're being too possessive of him. Maybe you could talk it over and suggest other ways besides having a cool off. It's just a matter of understanding and communicating with each other. Don't be too discouraged. Pray for you're relationship and stay in love!Ü sometimes getting back to basics are very effective. for example, the first time you met him. Relive those days and renew your love.Ü stay happy.Ü