They say a break is as good as rest. A break is simply taking a rest from your long-term relationship for some time and it should not be taken to mean break up.
Staying or living together with your partner times creates boredom hence the need to take a break. This is the time you can use to build more affection in your relationship.
According to sex educator, Dorian Soliton, taking a break from your relationship is quite important and has its benefits as well. The following are the importance of taking a break.
Helps the heart grow fonder
Being apart for some time when you are used to your partner makes you miss each other. This helps the heart to grow fonder because it is the only time you realize and appreciate the importance of each other's presence.
Gives opportunity to asses your relationship
Taking a break gives you an opportunity to figure out things and make sense of everything all together. This is the time you can weigh out whether both of you have been playing well your roles in the relationship and come out with a good conclusion.
A break can save a failing relationship
Taking a break at a time when things are getting heated up in a relationship can help save it. This is the time both of you takes break as well from the constant arguments and quarrel that put the relationship at a risk of ending.
Gives you a chance to figure out your goals
Every relationship has goals which in most cases get partners going. For a relationship to thrive then partners must compromise each other's goals. This is the time to weigh whether your partners had been compromising your goals or not.
Therefore, if you feel your relationship is not heading the right way then its time you took a break to save it.