I have a garage all to myself where I can escape from the house I call it the chick shed. I can build, paint, repair and pot my plants in it. I have two sofas, shelves, work bench and a coffee table. Gosh got to have something to put my wine on when I have mates over. Beer fridge is coming.
I have a box that has everything a woman needs. I call it my man box. A very handy box. lol.
This space is mine where I can get away from the kids. Time out space. By having this has made me relies how important it is for a man to have his space and his toys.

This kind of sounds like a separate premise from the original one.

If someone is withdrawing for several days at a time without it being a specific activity like a hunting trip or something involved in advancing a job or skill and wanting no contact with the partner then I would probably see that as suggesting some kind of stress exists.

Not always , there is a certain adjustment time for people who have learned to be alone great periods of time. Especially if they are rushed into a very close relationship. It is part of the settling in phase after the first flush of romance.

Also some people like to come to a conclusion how they feel about something before they burden a love one with it and it is just processing something. If a partner doesn't feel comfortable you are not going to give that space then sometimes they just take it and deal with the results later.

Before I panic about it and over reacted I would consider that the other person is maybe preparing to go to the next level; clearing the decks so to speak and getting his duckies in a row. You would feel pretty lame if you jump to a negative if a positive was in the works.

So true Dad or not.

I believe in having some space and giving my partner some space. I was wondering other people's thoughts on the subject. From what I have seen on others people's past relationships with having this issue-it has never proved to be good. And their relationships have ended due to not feeling loved by their partner...deceit and being unfaithful. I haven't experienced it myself. ..as asking for input from others is better than jumping to conclusions. I thank yall all for all the comments and thoughts on the matter.

And DriftingLuke I am not referring to a camping. ..fishing. ..or hunting trip. I am sorry if it touched a nerve as I have no intention of that happening. I was Only referring to one partner (man or women) getting away from their partner...for days And not wanting them to be with them During that time.

To all the others that have commented on alone time... Thank yall as well for the feedback. I can understand how it shows communication and trust..strength in a relationship if that alone time is taken when there is not problems in the relationship. But I could see also that in the opposite part how it could be finalizing a break up of a relationship if they are having issues right then.

And I am sorry if my original 1st post was confusing. It is what I have heard it being referred too. Again, I do not know too much on places for a man to go to excape for a while..or how ever it is meant to be taken or understood when leaving their partner for days. That is why I asked.

If a man wants to go fishing or hunting with his mates. I say go and have fun. He is doing what he loves. Why should he give up something he enjoys? While he is with his mates that is a perfect time to hang out with mine. I personally can't see a man wanting his nails done or a facial mask, on watching chick flicks. Can you?
What harm can he do to your relationship in the bush or on the open sea with men?

Oh no! That last question is a loaded one, Annie.

I like the idea of taking time apart or having our own space in a relationship. But it's also important that we give each other plenty of affection and attention. We need a fine balance.

Very true balance in all things; even balance. Or was that moderation? Probably works for both.

But yea if you are getting that queasy feeling you are not getting enough affection or attention it is maybe time to take inventory and figure out what is going on.

I appreciate all the input...thoughts and comments. I hear a lot saying that there is no harm in going somewhere for days without wanting their partner being with them. That time is good for the relationship. Yet a guy friend I have has been dating this girl for a couple of years now. They are not in a good place in their relationship. She is taking trips with out him. Not wanting to be with him. I am not talking about hunting. ..fishing. ..camping ect. I send my partner on trips like that. I am Not talking about those trips. I am talking about going other places without them...how that can hinder a relationship that may be in trouble ...having difficulty already. Thought on that is what I am asking. Sometime...seperated could be in fact good if they are trying to clearly get things in prospective. ..and work on their relationship. But would making their partner feel unwanted do more harm than good. All I hear from the male friend going thru this...they are on the way to being single. Just going by a real life example of what this situation is causing for him.

If he doesn't bring home his kill and keeps going out. That's when its time to investigate. Before it gets to that I normally have a gut feeling. Discussion then decide what to do. I'm to old for games, he is either here or not.

I think you are confusing two different issues here.

One is "hey dear I'm going to the ""hunting lodge"" with the guys for a few days to drink beer, smoke cigars, play cards, fart, unwind, etc. you wouldn't enjoy it."

The other is, "I can't stand being with you right now I need to get away".

Right there is a big difference between "Honey it thursday night poker night where did I put my jar of pennies" and " I am going to Bahamas for a week of alone time"

I agree. I want to spend time with each other and that is important. I also want to do my girly stuff with my chick mates when he is doing hie bro mate stuff. I draw the line to every weekend then I can smell a rat. lol

see no prob w/ a man cave...we all deserve a little space :)

Ok. I have tired to correct any mis-understandings about man cave and a man or female partner trying to get way from their partner. I am not... not talking about a room in the house. I am talking about a usually but not always .... a male saying that he needs to be somewhere else away from his partner.... for days. I am not talking about hunting, fishing, camping ect. I have corrected this several times already. I thank you for the comments, thoughts on a partner needing sometime away from their partner and the ramifications if may have on the relationship ... if this time is when they are fighting, having problems. Or if they are in a good strong place in their relationship.