I'm just curious, cause some friends are breaking up and some are taking a break, whats the difference, if there even is one?
2007-01-29 12:10:37 · 47 answers · asked by Anonymous in Family & Relationships ➔ Singles & Dating
well, when u take breaks its because you want to think it over about your relationship if you to continue with it or something. Either you could take a decision of fixing the problem or break up. Breaking up just doesn't have an option. You break up, you forget about everything. A break up doesn't let u undo things, so u cant regret it. However, taking a break gives u the time to think what u really want.Other people use the "taking a break" as an excuse to get away from their partner. They shouldn't do that. It causes serious emotional damage to the other person because they think that taking a break is to break up. The only similarity between this 2 theme is that you're not with you're bf/gf. I hope i helped. =)
2007-01-29 12:13:28 · answer #1 · answered by Einnavi 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
My bf and I have been together the same amount of time, there were a few times he wanted a break but we decided against it. To be honest most couples that take a "break" never end up getting back together at least not for the long haul. Once you do it once the next time will be ok and then the next and each time will be longer till you just eventually drift apart. If I were you i'd try to talk to him and try to see if you can come to an agreeable medium, also breaks dont really have guidelines which means you can both pretty much do what you want and IM not sure how you feel about him being with another girl and then taking him back. Try to talk and work things out GOOD LUCK im sorry i know it's not what you wanted to hear.
2016-03-29 08:57:23 · answer #2 · answered by Regenna 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is said that breaking up is permenant while taking a break means just that: taking a break and then returning to the reletionship.
Personally I view "taking a break" as unclear and an easier way of letting someone down then saying were over. Taking a break is negative in that it often means that the two people go out and try to find someone else to be with. If they dont find anyone better they go back with who they were with and are no longer 'on a break.'
2007-01-29 12:19:39 · answer #3 · answered by Love <3 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think taking a break is thought of as not as serious, but it really is. Breaking up means no more intimate affiliation with that person. Taking a break means more or less having the "right" to meet or fool around with other people, but are guaranteed to be back with that person. I think of it as no less than cheating.
Breaking up is a better option in my opinion. If someone is serious enough about taking a break, the relationship is not meant to stay together.
2007-01-29 12:15:07 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is a way to keep a leash on someone in case you might not find anyone else better out there. When a guy said that to me I said, we are either breaking up or staying together, one or the other, anything in the middle is just setting yourself up for hurt feelings and misunderstandings. Better to just break up and then if the two people want to get back together later they can. Clean and simple.
2007-01-29 12:17:19 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Honestly, it's pretty much the same thing...i think taking a break is useless - either you're with the person or you're not PERIOD. But in high school terms, "taking a break" means you're still with the guy but you pretty much give each other "space" - don't talk to him or interact with him until the "break" is over..."breaking up" is when you're just done with the relationship.
2007-01-29 12:14:31 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Taking a break means, "I'm not sure what I want right now, just give me some space for a while." It may or may not be permanent. Breaking up means that you definitely don't want to be together anymore. Lots of times, taking a break can lead to a breakup.
2007-01-29 12:18:13 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Breaking up means that the relationship is ending and the two are free to pursue other people.
Taking a break means that the couple needs some time apart to sort things out for themselves and are not going to date or pursue other people.
2007-01-29 12:15:55 · answer #8 · answered by teach_empathy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
with breaking up, there is little or no chance of getting back together. people taking a break are just seeing other people for a while just to make sure they're doing the right thing.
2007-01-29 12:15:39 · answer #9 · answered by Ask Tara 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Breaking up means you end the relationship with no hesitation. Taking a break means you hesitate about becoming more committed or breaking up completly. I think taking a break is just a misguided way of not facing your own relationship and its problems. Therefore, end it and permanently.
2007-01-29 12:16:34 · answer #10 · answered by Lois L 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋