It doesn't matter if you are 100
percent happy in your relationship, you definitely need sometime to
yourself especially when you and your partner always see each other
almost everytime.
It doesn't mean you should chase
your partner away because you are seeking some 'me' time, firstly, you
should make them understand why you need to spend time alone.
Valencia Higuera of All Women Stalk lists ways to find time for yourself without neglecting your partner
- Communicate with your partner: Don't keep your mate in the dark. If you feel you're spending too much time together and you need some alone #time, be open and honest. Your mate might perfectly understand your needs, and you never know, he might share your feelings. Keeping the lines of communication open can alleviate hurt feelings.
- Have a date night with yourself: If you need a break from #everything, including your mate, schedule a date night with yourself. This can be once a week or once a month – whatever makes you comfortable. You can pamper yourself with a pedicure or massage, or treat yourself to a dinner and movie either at home or outside the house. This is your #time to unwind with no chatter and zero interruptions.
- Make time for your girlfriends: After being in a relationship long-term, you might spend less #time with your friends and begin to long for female bonding. Get with a few of your friends and plan a girl's weekend or a girl's night out. It's a break from husbands, #boyfriends, children, housework, etc.
- Create your own oasis: If you have extra space in your house, maybe you can enjoy #time by yourself without leaving your home. Transform a spare bedroom into your own quiet oasis. You can buy comfortable furniture, choose soothing decor and have your version of a "#man cave." This room can become your sanctuary whenever you need to unwind alone.
- Discover a hobby or activity: If you need to spend more time alone, discover a hobby or activity. What are your interests? After being in a relationship for some #time, you might start to lose your identity. But if you have activities separate from your partner's, you can maintain your individuality and enjoy time alone with #people who share your interests.
- Encourage your partner to spend time with his/her friends: Not only should you enjoy time alone, you should encourage your partner to spend #time with his friends. If you and your mate are becoming co-dependent or clingy, a little separation might do the #relationship some good. You don't have to spend every moment together to have a happy union. If you're making plans to hang out with your friends for the night, encourage him to call up a few of his buddies.
- Realise you don't have to do everything together: If you make plans without your partner, don't feel guilty. The two of you probably spend a lot of time together and do #everything together. Therefore, there's nothing wrong with spending a night alone or taking a little time for yourself every day. Enjoying alone time doesn't indicate problems in the relationship, it might make the #relationship stronger -- as long as you don't spend too much time apart.
