3. Don’t take their request personally.
As previously mentioned, when your partner asks for space, it’s natural to assume that you’ve done something wrong or they don’t love you anymore. But the truth is, it has nothing to do with you unless you’re all over them 24/7, which might be exhausting for you both.
As a licensed clinical psychologist, Roxy Zarrabi, Psy.D., has explained, some people need more space than others since we have different personalities.
“It has less to do with you and more to do with how they get energized,” she added. So it’s important not to take their request personally, because we’re different which means we have different preferences.
According to Dr. Jaclyn Lopez Witmer, PsyD, a licensed clinical psychologist with the Therapy Group of NYC, try to understand that a healthy, strong relationship doesn’t mean you have to spend every waking moment together.
“We all need some novelty and change in our lives to keep us energized, and having some intentional space for oneself in a relationship can be a really positive experience.”
Make sure to also check: 12 Painful Signs Your Significant Other Isn’t In Love With You Anymore.
