7 Tips on How to Tell Your Boyfriend You Need Some Space
Let’s face it, life is not always rosy with your boyfriend around every time. Shopping or some girl time or some other occasion may not really warrant his presence but if he prefers to tag along all the time, there are some things you can do to tell your boyfriend you need some space. Yes, you love him and do not want to hurt him but this is how you can do it right.
1. Do not wait to explode
Women generally make the mistake of letting things sit for too long, lose patience and finally explode on the subject. The next mistake is to keep referring to it during every other argument thereafter. Instead, do not wait for patience to snap; talk to him about it gently. Moreover, when you do it in the beginning, you are less likely to use harsh words or inappropriate tone with your boyfriend.
2. Work on an alone time schedule
Just as you need your private space, so does your boyfriend. So, during the initial months of your relationship, work on an ‘alone time’ schedule and make sure you don’t encroach into each other’s space unless there is a need or request. But, make sure that personal spaces do not extend beyond the reasonable else the need for each other will begin to grow minimal.
3. Talk in private
If you want to talk to your boyfriend about something as fragile as this, make sure you do it in private or when you two are the only ones around.
4. Phrase it right
Use the right tone and appropriate words when you intend to communicate your message. Put yourself in his shoes and figure out how you would have responded had you been in his position. After all, this has emerged from love and hence should be set right in the most pleasant manner.
