Yes, relationships today are complicated. You might love her, and feel all the nicest things about her. But there are times when you want to be alone, only for a few days if not more. We all need micro-breaks every now and then. Big deal. The problem arises when your girlfriend doesn't accept this, or you fear being called a di** by her friends when they come to know.
Guys, first up, listen to this: It's hard to find someone worth loving, so try to be there for your girl at all times, even after a really awful day at work or, when Arsenal loses by 3-0. And if you still need that weekend off from your relationship, follow these simple tricks to avoid all the drama:
1. Get Busy
Work is the b**** most women can still accept in their partner's lives. So if you want some time off, get busy and immerse yourself in your work. When she calls, say you have some massive deadlines to keep up with. That way, you won't be a douche in her mind.
2. Be casual around her
No pampering, no mush, no sweet talk, just talk to her like you would to a normal friend. If she knows you, she'll know that you want to stay casual for a few days, and that you aren't exactly thrilled about having to make grand emotional allowances for your relationship.
3. No hanky panky business
When we say 'taking a break', we don't mean that you start applying all the tricks you learnt from The Player or Jersey Shore and hook up with whoever comes your way. In no circumstance, cheat on her emotionally or physically; because that's seriously something only immature and foolish guys do.
4. If you can't talk, text
Thank God for Whatsapp, now you stay in touch with people even without speaking on the phone. There are good days and bad days, and sometimes we don't feel like chatting up on the phone after coming home from a bad day at work, or after a fight with our parents. In that case, just text her something, so she knows she is, even though slightly, still on your mind.
5. Go to your bros
When else would your bros come in handy? Tired of spending every weekend with Tisha*, Rohan* called his friends one weekend, got wasted, and had the time of his life. Sometimes going back to the pack of wolves can really uplift your senses, and you can come back pumped and shift the energy to your relationship too.
*Names have been changed.
By Shaurya Thakur
Guys, first up, listen to this: It's hard to find someone worth loving, so try to be there for your girl at all times, even after a really awful day at work or, when Arsenal loses by 3-0. And if you still need that weekend off from your relationship, follow these simple tricks to avoid all the drama:
1. Get Busy
2. Be casual around her
3. No hanky panky business
4. If you can't talk, text
5. Go to your bros
*Names have been changed.
By Shaurya Thakur
