Partner (34F) and I (33M) discussed going on a “Break” after 6 years together, has anyone actually benefited or gotten back together?
TL;DR : discussed going on a break with my partner I live with currently and seeking advice on it.
Hi all,
I 33M just had a conversation this weekend with my partner 34F of 6 years in which she said she’s felt like my caretaker and wants to see how separation for a while could benefit us. This didn’t come as a complete surprise to me since I was diagnosed about 18 months ago with a psychiatric condition and am adjusting to life on the other side. We’ve struggled since then and have some emotional distance between us…I feel a bit lost and adrift now as I’m processing this news. I’m trying to feel my emotions without letting it overwhelm me but it’s daunting and I feel pretty alone in this. It’s hard trying to focus at work right now and felt like I needed to post this.
If anyone has any advice on coping and moving forward I’m all ears, specifically whether time apart actually benefited both of you? I’ve reached out to a therapist in the hopes I can have someone to talk to and help me move forward at this time but it just feels awful right now. I was hoping getting older would make me more resilient but it doesn’t feel that way..