Hi from someone who’s been in therapy for years. I have been told TIME AFTER TIME. It is NOT selfish to take time and space after an argument as long as you communicate “hey i need space to process” it’s completely healthy.
2026-07-12 09:48:28
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EmptyThemePark :
Yall know you can just stop participating in relationships with undisciplined avoidants
2026-07-16 13:49:22
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Just Jane :
wow so all the anxious attachment ppl don’t understand what space to breathe and think means.
2026-07-14 14:27:46
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tapwater :
Crazy how i don't feel safe expressing myself anymore... i used to tell her everything i wanted to say...
2026-07-13 08:14:47
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Charliie :
someone else's emotional regulation should not cost your own.
2026-07-15 20:28:08
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iddxo :
Guys there’s a difference between saying « I need some space we can talk about it later alright? » and just disappearing and ghosting for hours or days
2026-07-14 22:49:03
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jandall🫶🏼🌱 :
the timing💀
2026-07-15 03:33:48
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adam_tats :
Yeah nah this is such a bad take. Having space to think, regulate and get your words right is so necessary. What’s the other option? Respond in the heat of the moment with emotion?
2026-07-14 09:28:48
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Dylara :
But i need space to process my feelings so I don’t say hurtful shit
2026-06-29 15:55:09
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Eve_ :
That's why I also learned how to distance myself cause she's been doing that to me since then.
2026-07-15 11:40:58
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SHAN :
This sounded like a gaslighting dialogue from someone who abused you with words through conflict and blame you for your disappearance after the disrespect.
2026-07-14 20:27:45
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aether :
or just communicate u need space? its normal to not wanna talk for some time and come back to it later
2026-07-15 14:57:23
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jesela :
its okay to regulate and take time to process things as long as you dont just disappear without saying anything. how hard is it to tell someone “sorry i need time to process things, let’s get back to it after some time.” ???
2026-07-15 01:42:37
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rose_tattoos_ :
As an “anxious attachment” type person myself it is not abuse as long as it’s not weaponized and is clearly communicated. What we need in a relationship is not top priority over our partners needs. If they need space and communicate that, then that’s what we give them. Forcing them to ignore their own emotional needs for our own is emotional abuse.
2026-07-12 20:43:06
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lilyyy0404 :
No lol, people deal with problems in relationships differently. Imagine u need time to think but ur partner constantly pressure u to talk. Its not healthy, u cant force ur way of fixing problems with ur partner.
2026-07-14 08:33:31
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Peachy_bunny :
I know people need space and time after conflicts, but what if a week passes and they are still distant? And then say they still need time.
2026-07-13 03:27:00
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buttons_system :
but what if i need space to work with my feelings? i'm talking about like 15-20 minutes, and we're often in the same room, but he still says i never come back first, but i just need more time then him
2026-06-29 15:31:12
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ThirdEyeDragonfly🇨🇦 :
Excuse me. There is two people in a partnership. And both their needs are important, and more importantly, both of them are responsible for themselves first. You do not owe another at the expense of yourself.
2026-07-10 13:25:17
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calypso🦈 :
wrong fyp
2026-07-13 23:30:22
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Zip :
If I need space and I communicate I need space you making me stay IS the emotional abuse
2026-07-14 12:48:42
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T🤍 :
Being extremely anxious is also emotional abuse tho so now what ?
2026-07-16 11:21:58
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LGHTBRNGR :
Screw this. My ex would start arguments over text when I'm at work and then give me shit I'm not answering right away. When I'm upset I don't want to be saying things I might regret, so obviously you'll have to wait. Also, how is this different from a person leaving their partner for good, is this emotional abuse? I'd argue no, it just means you have a limit. If someone is treating you unfairly, it's within your rights to withdraw for as long as you wish, forever if you decide so. Guilt tripping your partner to keep in touch with you while you're being the problem is also abusive.
2026-07-16 05:24:00
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adudu :
yeah im in that situation rn and it's been a month
2026-07-13 17:51:25
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☆♡☆ :
I truly need an opinion on a situation with my best friend. She is an avoidant and I’m pretty anxiously attached. Ik it’s a bit insane for us to get close but it happened, and through the last few years I have asked in extremely serious conversations about 4 times that I cannot go such long periods of time without some sort of communication or checking in, and I clarified that I rlly don’t need it every day and just texting first every few days or once a week or two is enough, but each time I was told “my bad I will try my best” or “I will change it” but the change never lasts more than 3 weeks or so… am I insane for feeling like if I ask again I’m begging and I feel like I’m disrespectful to myself? ( I have distanced myself for the past year and she seems very well and happy so idk)
2026-07-13 23:30:02
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