What does it mean when he tells you that he needs some time, some space to himself?
At best, he's trying to communicate his need to you, yes he needs time for himself. At worst, he wants to end the relationship, in the easiest and most painless way - for him.
Let's look at the opinions 14 anonymous men when asked what he means when he says he needs space, time, for himself.
1. "If this happened after an argument in your relationship, it most likely means that he wants to end the relationship. Or that he just needs some time to figure out what's going on and just wants you to leave him alone for a while so he can think about it.”
2. "It means he needs space and time to sort out his feelings or he wants this relationship to end so he can be with another woman. It depends on the context.”
3. "I have to separate myself from the situation and see where I am, where I am going."
4. "It means I want to be alone, or at least separate from the person I'm talking to. I want to solve my problems myself and come back later. A really simple concept.”
5. "I have been in a relationship with the same woman for thirty years. The best decision I ever made was marrying her. She is my best friend, my lover, she is a beautiful, funny woman. We both also take time for ourselves to recharge and calm down."
6. "Personally, if I need some time, it will only be a few days, more likely a few hours. I'm probably just mad and need to be alone for a bit.”
7. "The last time I told her that was because I didn't have a single free moment in my life without her. She never wanted to be away from me. It got to the point where she followed me to the bathroom.”
8. "That means you have to leave me alone for a while. If you won't give me time, you better leave. Sometimes I just want to be alone.”
9. "I never said that, I know others do."
10. "I need solitude."
11. "I want to be the ruler of the whole universe."
12. "I have always used these words, it means I need my life. I need a partner to trust me. This is a place where I grow as a person.”
13. "It can be many things. Some need solitude. This does not mean that they are unsociable, but that they deal with their emotions and thoughts within themselves. They need time to themselves. Sometimes at that time they may be doing hobbies that they know (or think) you won't enjoy.”
14. "My brain requires an uninterrupted piece of silence - solitude. It's hard to process things if you're not alone and you don't have peace, silence. When I hear from someone that they need space, I assume that they have had enough of me and are distancing themselves from me to think things over.”
