{"id":6851,"date":"2022-05-16T10:15:22","date_gmt":"2022-05-16T10:15:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.fnp.ae\/blog\/?p=6851"},"modified":"2022-05-16T13:18:35","modified_gmt":"2022-05-16T13:18:35","slug":"why-does-your-partner-need-space","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fnp.ae\/blog\/why-does-your-partner-need-space","title":{"rendered":"Why Does your Partner Need Space?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Rachel Karen Green once said, \u2018<em>Didn\u2019t you think you were just gonna meet someone, fall in love and that\u2019d be it?<\/em>\u2019 But, sometimes, it\u2019s not! In the beginning, it\u2019s relatively easy &#8211; things go smoothly, you don\u2019t fight and you don\u2019t miss out on their calls or texts. But relationships are not always a bed of roses. Over a period of time, you might hear from your partner &#8211; \u2018<em>We need to talk<\/em>\u2019 or \u2018<em>I need some space<\/em>\u2019. But before these phrases send shivers down your spine, hear us out. This doesn\u2019t mean that your partner is falling out of love. It can also mean &#8211; I need to refocus or I need some me-time. Here are some reasons why your partner needs space.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_64 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fnp.ae\/blog\/why-does-your-partner-need-space\/#Frequent_Arguments_for_No_Reason\" title=\"Frequent Arguments for No Reason\">Frequent Arguments for No Reason<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fnp.ae\/blog\/why-does-your-partner-need-space\/#Too_Many_Expectations\" title=\"Too Many Expectations\">Too Many Expectations<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fnp.ae\/blog\/why-does-your-partner-need-space\/#Might_be_Mentally_Occupied\" title=\"Might be Mentally Occupied\">Might be Mentally Occupied<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fnp.ae\/blog\/why-does-your-partner-need-space\/#Feeling_of_Losing_their_Individuality\" title=\"Feeling of Losing their Individuality\">Feeling of Losing their Individuality<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fnp.ae\/blog\/why-does-your-partner-need-space\/#Have_Other_Things_to_Take_Care_of\" title=\"Have Other Things to Take Care of\">Have Other Things to Take Care of<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequent_Arguments_for_No_Reason\"><\/span><strong>Frequent Arguments for No Reason<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<div style=\"width: 409px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/media.giphy.com\/media\/MaIWBULziD9CO3BB1d\/giphy.gif\" alt=\"\" width=\"399\" height=\"222\" \/><p class=\"wp-caption-text\">Source: GIPHY<\/p><\/div>\n<p>If you are involved in constant arguments over little or trivial matters, your partner would definitely need space. Unnecessary arguments are something that puts them off the most. Giving them space will help you both to pause, reflect and re-centre the attention on solving the problem rather than stressing about it.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Too_Many_Expectations\"><\/span><strong>Too Many Expectations<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<div style=\"width: 412px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/media.giphy.com\/media\/aPGXiLAvYei92ta2wb\/giphy.gif\" alt=\"\" width=\"402\" height=\"226\" \/><p class=\"wp-caption-text\">Source: GIPHY<\/p><\/div>\n<p>When in a relationship, having expectations is like a reflex. However, it is the most difficult thing of all. Your high expectations from your partner to maintain a romantic relationship can sometimes cause a setback. Expecting the same things they did on your initial dates or courtship period can be a little impractical. Just steer clear of unrealistic expectations and don\u2019t hesitate in giving them space.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Might_be_Mentally_Occupied\"><\/span><strong>Might be Mentally Occupied<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<div style=\"width: 411px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/media.giphy.com\/media\/oBXmjCCPhiPCysMSt8\/giphy.gif\" alt=\"\" width=\"401\" height=\"225\" \/><p class=\"wp-caption-text\">Source: GIPHY<\/p><\/div>\n<p>You will find your partner not filling you with details as they used to. Even while talking, you may feel that he\/she is showing little interest in sharing details. Don\u2019t get your horses running! This could also mean that they don\u2019t have the mental bandwidth and energy at that point in time. Let them be on their own for a while so that they can process their thoughts.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Feeling_of_Losing_their_Individuality\"><\/span><strong>Feeling of Losing their Individuality<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<div style=\"width: 412px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/media.giphy.com\/media\/GPBTA6j8ELIqY\/giphy.gif\" alt=\"\" width=\"402\" height=\"200\" \/><p class=\"wp-caption-text\">Source: GIPHY<\/p><\/div>\n<p>You have to understand that you two are not a single entity but two separate individuals. This means you two would have different mindsets, ideas and dreams. However, at some point in a relationship, your partner might feel like they are losing their individuality. A healthy relationship is one that has ample room for both partners to comfortably express themselves. In this case, agreeing to disagree is the key.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Have_Other_Things_to_Take_Care_of\"><\/span><strong>Have Other Things to Take Care of<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<div style=\"width: 408px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/media.giphy.com\/media\/8vqN4qzcI0wPKIc1dk\/giphy.gif\" alt=\"\" width=\"398\" height=\"224\" \/><p class=\"wp-caption-text\">Source: GIPHY<\/p><\/div>\n<p>You may feel the connection and vibes are a bit off because of reasons like stress, anxiety and exhaustion. But, it could also be due to the fact that they have a lot on their plate right now &#8211; family, work, money, etc. Give them some time to gauge the situation and regain balance so that they can return to their original self in the relationship.<\/p>\n<p>Well, it isn\u2019t easy to hear that our partner needs some time apart. Also, it can be a little troublesome to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fnp.ae\/blog\/how-to-maintain-relationships-in-todays-fast-paced-life\">maintain relationships in today&#8217;s fast-paced life<\/a>. But, the truth is, everyone does need space in a relationship, including you. Sometimes, we start spending too much time with our partner that we feel like missing out on all the other things. But some space can help reset the balance.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Rachel Karen Green once said, \u2018Didn\u2019t you think you were just gonna meet someone, fall in love and that\u2019d be it?\u2019 But, sometimes, it\u2019s not! In the beginning, it\u2019s relatively easy &#8211; things go smoothly, you don\u2019t fight and you don\u2019t miss out on their calls or texts. 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