what does it mean when a guy asks for a break?
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Whenever a guy says he wants a “break” or some time to just “chill for a bit,” it usually means he's feeling stressed or overwhelmed by the relationship and needs time to work things out on his own. ... The guy just sees it as him needing time to work through some issues he's having.
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“Needs some time” tends to mean that he is either not into the relationship anymore and/or he is already involved with someone else and what's to see where it goes. I can't tell you want to do - but if a girl said she “needs some time” I would immediately just stop talking to her.
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A break in a relationship is entirely different. People sometimes take breaks in relationships because the relationship isn't going well, or because one of the parties has become romantically interested in someone else. Further, a break is often limited to a specified period of time—two weeks or a month, for example.
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It could also mean they just need time to sort out what is going on and want to be left alone for a bit.” 2. “It either means they need space and time to sort through their feelings or that they want a break from the relationship to be with other women.
850698
It means he doesn't want to say yes to the question, whatever it is, because it would mean a lot of trouble for him. He doesn't want to say no, because you might get mad at him, and he would have to listen to your crap, and he might not get sex. So he says maybe, so he can say “I didn't say yes” in the future.
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Originally Answered: Why do a guy means when he says he's broken ? It means he has been hurt emotionally and he wants you to give him a break when he does not conform to common pleasantries and common good manners. It is to give him a free ride when he acts like a jerk to you.
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In the right circumstances, "taking a break" can save a relationship in trouble or make a good relationship even better. But it's often thought of as a coward's escape, a way of breaking up without actually facing what you're doing.
1382304
If he's not ready for a relationship, that could mean he's quite happy to keep things casual between you. He might think you're moving too fast or want to DTR too quickly.
128259
A relationship break may be needed when no matter how hard you try, it just isn't working and you are losing your connection, but still love each other; love each other enough to hold on. A relationship break means actively creating the space to step out of the complexity and friction.
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It just means that they need a little time to themselves to do the things that they want to do. Its a good thing by the way. That way you have more things to talk about and a little space makes you miss people. So, give him space and let him do his own thing.
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It means that he's interested, and he's leaving it up to you to make the call. He definitely doesn't intend to do business with you. I think if his intentions were purely business, you two would have at least had a short conversation regarding what he does for a living.
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Tired means he's no longer into you. No need to over think this. It's his way of hoping you get the hint without him being upfront so as to not seem like the bad guy.
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He really wants some space, he's under pressure from somthing. He probably wants to keep the relationship happy and positive and doesn't want to bring in his problems from work, school or family. ... They're asking for some time/ space not breaking up with you. If he truly didn't want to be with you he would had said so.
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It means you are treating him in such a way that he doesn't understand what you expect from the relationship…and that you are demanding SOMETHING of him he was not expecting or is unable to do/provide. ... Ask him what he wants/expects from the relationship, then tell him what you want.
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If a guy is nice enough to ask to spend time with you, the least you can do is answer, even if you don't want to do it. Just say you're busy, or say "no." Treat him the way you'd like to be treated. Bad rejections like this are discouraging for the person getting rejected.
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Some people really are busy. It's also possible that he has a lot on his plate to handle at the moment, is depressed, suffers from anxieties, etc. So it could be a rejection, yes. However, it could also mean that he asking you for patience, so he can sort through some of his problems.
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What Is "Taking a Break"? In the most fundamental sense, taking a break means that you and your partner haven't officially broken up, but you've decided to take some time off from each other and your relationship.