How would you feel if your girlfriend/boyfriend asked you for a break?

Would you be willing to do it if you really love him/her?

a break is a nice way to say i have found someone else...

i would do it, but i wouldn't have any hopes of the "break" ever ending...

At that point, what difference would it make... the cat's already out of the bag... sure would put a damper on things if you didn't take a break.

i would be hurt a little but if that is what they needed to figure out what is going on and where things are going i'd be willing so long as we set guidelines of sorts such as are we seeing anyone else during said break or are we still together just spending time apart for a little while

Break ? What would they like me to break. Their neck?

You took my comment, robert!

If he asked me for a break .. I'd give him a choice of either his nose or manhood.

a break you say???


i'd ask... leg, neck or arm hunny??

Break= I really need some time away from you so I can go sniff out some other girl's hiney.

If you/her feel like a break is needed, then you/her are not ready for a life time commitment. Cut your losses, and move on!

I would kick him in the groin and ask if he wanted a break now

"taking a break" is just a cowards way of telling you they no longer want you.

as for the instances where it is legitimate...well what are the odds of that??

Yes I would.... I would break thier freaking nose and then ask "Would you like another?"


(WOW that sounds horrible... I'm going to hell)

Forgive me I am in a silly mood tonight
I have been flirting with words as there is no one around to flirt with

The other party saying "he/she needs a break" ranks up there with "but we can still be friends you know..."- it's politically-correct chick-speak for "your ass is dumped."

Regardless, your goose is cooked if either phrases come up and you're better off just moving on to someone else.

I think the interaction before the question might influence my response to such a question.

Sure my heart might take a major skip because that is a question that often preludes trouble.

HOWEVER questions are a form of communication and maybe all they are doing is thinking about the idea and want your opinion on it. Or your protestations about it. Yes that is insecurity and maybe even immaturity but in a society where almost any kind of relationship seems to go maybe they are wondering about what your boundries are.

Somehow resorting to physical abuse doesn't say much for the relationship. Or ones self value if they are that upset at the possible loss of a single relationship in their life. Somehow no relationship is worth me acting like a lunatic.

Would I tolerate that kind of arrangement? No way on either count.

If they need a break and I really love them.. they could have it....but would I believe it was just a short term thing... don't think so...

If they don't want to be with me just say so, not try to make it sound like something else.

has giving someone a break Ever brought them back to you?


IMHO they already have someone else on the side