I'm (F25) looking for advice to handle a break with my bf (M25)

This has nothing to do with either of us wanting to cheat or looking for a way out of the relationship. I don’t doubt that we love each other. But my boyfriend and I have had some arguments lately that honestly could have led to a breakup. The thing is, neither of us actually wants that.

The break is meant to be a breather and a chance for both of us to step back and think more clearly. He was the one who initiated taking a break, and I agreed to it. Still, I’m a little scared about how to handle the time apart. It's gonna be a 2 week break, so we'll be in contact again the 19th of march.

How do you cope with knowing you shouldn’t contact him? I understand that we both need this space in order to protect what we have, but I’d really appreciate some guidance from people who have gone through something similar.

If it ends out with him breaking up with me, I don't want to harbour any bad feelings towards him, but I'm a very emotional person, so I also wanna be strong enough to accept that outcome.

Posted Mar 5, 2026, 4:46 PM UTC

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