What does it mean when you partner wants space?

[Alexis]

I would say give him some space. Of course, I don't know him, and I could be wrong about how he feels. However, in my experience, yes, when something really bad is going on, some people tend to shut the people *closest to them* out. Not the people they don't care as much for. In fact, when I have really bad problems, I ignore my closest friend and talk to people I'm not as close to. I don't know why that is - I trust her and love her and everything, but it was just more comfortable for me that way. Eventually I would tell her what was going on and open up - but that's not until things get better. The fact that he hasn't said ILY in such a while could just mean that he's tired. It's hard to say I love you to someone you truly love when you can't bring out the energy to *feel* it at that point. It's like lying to their face.

So give him some space. Don't pressure him or push yourself on him. If you truly love him, then be strong here. I'll be frank - you acting so clingy on him is probably making him feel like he has to take care of everything - his parents *and* you. He doesn't need that extra stress. I know you want to help and all, but it is his decision to take your help or not. Just be there for him and remind him of that. If it doesn't work out in the end, then it doesn't work out. But you don't want to make that decision just yet.

[Lee Lee]

He need space that mean he want to seek new people. Don't wait for him go out and meet new people.

[Shelley]

Honey, he is talking to other women...that is why he is taking a break. Yes, the stress level may have something to do with his behavior...but mark my words, he is looking elsewhere..those friends are not being honest. Time to move on...

[ℓчşşά]

It means you're too controlling and he needs a healthy social life outside of you