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How do you respond to a guy who says he needs space?
First, tell him you respect his need to give him space and will honor it. Second, mention your feelings about his request for space. Third, tell him that you care enough about your relationship to wait for him as long as you can wait. Fourth, tell him you will honor and respect any decision he makes.
How do you respond to I need space in text?
Say, “You’re really important to me, and I can see that you need some space right now. I’m going to give you the space you need, and I hope this will strengthen our relationship in the long-term.”
How do I get him to stop wanting space?
How to give him space (and avoid losing him): 10 effective tips
- Enjoy your own time.
- Make him feel like a hero.
- Work on your other relationships.
- Spend quality time together.
- You don’t have to message each other all the time.
- Respect your differences.
- Have your next date lined up.
- Learn to trust your partner.
How long should I wait if he needs space?
It could be anything from a couple of days to a couple of weeks. Anything more than a month at the most is definitely pushing it, as he knows you’ve got a life to live and can’t expect you to put it on hold for him. He might specify the amount of time he needs. But if he doesn’t, then it’s your decision.
Does giving space mean no contact?
“If you are just dating casually, on the verge of a making a commitment, and ‘space’ means being away with no contact for undetermined periods of days/weeks, and this is something you do not enjoy, then it is a sign to re-evaluate why you are dating in the first place,” Kermit says.
Will space save a relationship?
Space can also fix a relationship that’s crumbling due to loss of individuality. Spending time apart can make your relationship a whole lot healthier, Erickson says, because it gives you both a chance to reconnect with your own values, desires.
What does it mean when a guy says he needs space?
He’s taking your temperature to see how far he can push the “I need space” thing (while still keeping you around, getting his needs met, not having to be committed to you in any way, and seeing what else is out there). He genuinely needs space. If you’re with a good guy who genuinely needs space right now but wants to be with you…
What should I do when my boyfriend asks for space?
Couples need time alone to “recharge” and bring out their best for each other if they want a great relationship. So with that out of the way: If he’s asked for space, your best bet is to give him the time he needs to “recharge” and come back happy and excited to be with you.
What does it mean when your ex says he needs space?
When an ex or a guy who’s in the process of breaking up with you says he needs space or he doesn’t love you anymore, he usually only means it at the moment. Moments and feelings you have in those trying times can be subject to change as times go on.
What happens when you ignore a guy’s request for space?
By ignoring his request for space, you push him further into it. Another knee jerk response is to take his request for space so detrimentally that you break up with him instead of allowing him time. This is your anxiety shouting at you and telling you to run away to save yourself.