In need of some time apart but don’t want to call it quits? A ‘purposeful pause’ might help to get your relationship back on track

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In need of some time apart but don’t want to call it quits? A ‘purposeful pause’ might help to get your relationship back on track

By Abbi Henderson

4 months ago

7 min read

Forget everything Friends taught you about relationship breaks. Here, two psychotherapists explain how taking a purposeful pause might be the balm that you and your partner need.


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