If you find yourself relieved when your partner is out or away, constantly trying to get away from them, or looking more forward to seeing people other than your partner, you might need a break from the relationship, relationship therapist Aimee Hartstein, LCSW tells Bustle.

Is taking a break from a relationship good?

Taking a break can often jeopardize trust and communication in a relationship if you and your partner are not honest with each other or communicating well. Sometimes taking a break can be the beginning of the end of your relationship sometimes it can be the exact thing you need.