Space: What Does It Really Mean?

When someone asked for a space.. does it mean freedom? Or just a temporary break so they could grow?

Shane was busy but she always make sure to spend time with her boyfriend. She was promoted to a higher position and it means bigger opportunities and lots of workloads but she somehow managed to still be with her boyfriend on the days that he needs her the most.

They are together for 11 years already. With the years they spent together, probably they already knew how to handle each other.

Gab had been in a difficult situation before. He was depressed because of work, luckily, Shane was there to somehow give him light. Although he had barely given her some love on those months, Shane didn't rant, she didn't demand for anything else. She just stayed on his side.

They both knew it wouldn't get any better. His anxious and depressive thoughts are still there yet she stayed.

After celebrating their 12th anniversary, Gab told her that he had been thinking of asking some space. She knew it.

The conversations were cold. There were no planned trips. There were no 'couple things' to do anymore. There were no plans. Its been a year.

He said it's for his growth. He wanted to face his fears. He wanted to handle his problems all alone. He wanted Shane to experience the love he cannot give because of his mental health. He wanted her to be happy.

On the other side, Shane wants to be selfish. She doesn't want to give the space, the freedom, as they call it. She looks forward to their future together. She even have plans for them. She's been waiting for him to be better. She still wants to hold on. For her, Gab can fix himself even if he's in a relationship with her. For her, no one can make her any happier. It's only Gab.

But at the same time, she doesn't want to hinder his growth. His happiness. Afterall, it's all what she's after.. making him happy, seeing him happy.

They tried to make it work... but she's not sure anymore if she'll let him go.

Space has always been a topic when it comes to relationships. Friends, acquaintances, always ask if it's okay to give them the space they need and let fate bring them back together or is it a sign that warns us to let them go.

With this topic in mind, I still can't decide which one is better. To analyze some scenarios, I came up with this story about Shane and Gab.

I guess it will always depend on the couple's relationship. I don't know if one can grow even in a relationship or is it necessary to give one some space even though they still love each other?

I wanna know your two cents about this topic 💖💖

Thank you @TheGuy for the renewal ✨💖

May 17, 2022