The hardest part after a breakup is adjusting, and the most painful time is after parting ways, when you have to live without the other person.
When someone says they want to take a break, does that mean they want to break up? Is there still a chance for reconciliation between the two of them?
Temporary separation is essentially the same as breaking up.
When people say they're taking a break, it's really just a gentler way of breaking up. Deep down, you probably know this is just the first step toward ending the relationship.
"Let's both cool off for a moment."
"Let's not be in touch for a while, okay?"
Lao Fo Ye, it was clearly a sign of breaking up.
A small number of people can reflect on their mistakes in a peaceful space and rediscover their original intentions, but most simply choose to break up.
So taking a break is just an excuse—a way to avoid saying "break up" outright.
If your partner suggests taking a break, you'd better brace yourself—their next move will likely be to break up with you. When you lose your cool and freak out, they'll just block and delete you.
Or you might still be able to reach them, but a cold response is the norm.
