How do I suggest some time apart/taking a break?



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How do I suggest some time apart/taking a break?
My boyfriend and I have been together for about 8 months and the last 2 have been lots of fighting even though things were SO great earlier in our relationship. We have stupid fights and he is still mad that I moved about 40 miles away (20 more than before) even as I had made plans to move far before I met him. We have talked about getting married someday and how great living together would be. I still think I might want to marry him, he is great and I don't know if there is anyone better out there. But I just started a new job and he has a few years of law school finish(we are both 23). I just don't know if I want a serious relationship with fights and stress and all the work for 3 more years until we would get married. He is not the kind of guy that is ok with breaks. How can I approach the subject so that he will agree with me and take a 6 month or 1 year break and then be together again?

Thanks!
L*




User Submitted Advice from a 21-30 year old Male
Try a break


ther's not really much he can do about you moving away. Stress is not good for you so just tell him you need a break. he' ll understand! good luck!


sincerely,
C*

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