Does a break save a relationship

Does taking some time apart ever save a relationship. Both my partner and I have realised that over the past year we thought we were going through a rough patch and when life got less busy we'd be fine. But we've come to realise that eventhough life is getting less stressful our relationship isn't really recovering. I was just wondering wether it would be worth us taking a break apart, I could go with the baby to my parents for a few weeks and we could just have some time to breathe. We both feel like we're letting each other down but we're both so burnt out we don't have the energy for each other.... Has anyone ever taken a short break apart from their partner and come back together? We're not seeing other people, more a break so we can focus on ourselves and not feel so burnt out? Opinions welcome!

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It's not the same but my husband works away and the time apart does make me miss him. Just make sure you both communicate with what you need. I hope it all gets resolved

I think it would depend on why you feel burnt out ? You’ve said life has got less busy but your relationship still isn’t functioning properly. A break could only really work if your relationship itself was the issue? I’d probably suggest instead actually taking the time to prioritise and rebuild your relationship. Have time just you two, without the kid(s). Go on dates, do fun activities or just spend time lounging around in bed. Speak about what you both feel is going wrong. Are your needs not being met, his needs ?

So my partner and I were having issues a few years back and we kept saying “things will get better” and each time they didn’t. At the time we worked together and lived together so we had absolutely no time away from each other. I decided a short break would do us some good. I went to stay at a friend’s house for a couple weeks. We would message to check in each day but we were able to do our own things and focus on ourselves. When I went home a couple weeks later things were so much better. We were happier and a lot more patient with each other and it honestly saved our relationship. If you think it would do you both some good, I would recommend it especially if you’re both willing to try make things better!x

Yeah we work from home and live together and we have almost 0 time apart so that's what I'm thinking maybe some time away and getting some hobbies which means either of us are independent of the other might be a good idea 💕

I don’t believe in breaks if feel like if we need a break then we need to break up bcuz we should be able to work through our problems

It can be so hard when you have absolutely no time away from them. You begin to take each other for granted and have no opportunity to miss one another. You need to do what’s right for you guys. If you’d like to message me, please do x

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