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Taking a break can sometimes be a powerful tool for couples, especially if its duration is agreed upon by both partners beforehand. Insights from Florence Escaravage, a love life coach and president of Love Intelligence.
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Within a relationship, when conflicts become constant and damage the romantic partners or when communication fails, a “break” can prove beneficial. Partners often reach a psychological breaking point, leading to exhaustion or the fear of a permanent split. “A break is about stepping back from the situation, where each partner should rest”, advises Florence Escaravage, a love life coach and president of Love Intelligence. “Don’t dwell on the relationship or analyze the conflicts. Taking time to relax, enjoy oneself and spend time apart can lead to a fresh perspective on the relationship.”
It is crucial to understand that both individuals in a relationship cannot always agree on each other’s life perspectives. “A key to a lasting relationship is to remain challenging, whole, and genuine. It’s impossible to agree on everything, and it isn’t necessary for a healthy relationship. Constant agreement usually means one partner is overly adapting which can become toxic over time”, warns Escaravage.
The duration of a break should be decided by both partners, but “to gain enough perspective, a break should last about 15 days to a maximum of three weeks to prevent it from leading to a breakup,” according to the expert. One partner might stay at home while the other could stay with a friend or relative. The main question to ponder is: how can we evolve our relationship differently? “Too many couples split over disagreements when they still love each other but are stuck in a vicious cycle of communication issues and recurring disagreements on the same topics. It’s unfortunate.”
“Once couples understand the stakes within their relationship and learn how to communicate about their previously unacceptable differences, many realize they could have overcome their issues because they regain their clarity of mind”, Escaravage cautions.
For a relationship to be healthy, understanding the upbringing of your partner is essential. “I’m not talking about past traumas. Trying to understand each other is about accepting and respecting limits without psychoanalyzing. It’s not about who is right or wrong; both are right in their way. Finding compromises and tricks can help stop the frustration over issues that should be non-issues.” The goal isn’t to agree on everything, but to learn how to walk together with both shared and individual visions.
Interview with Florence Escaravage, love life coach and founder of www-Love-Intelligence.fr.
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