In the most fundamental sense, taking a break means that you and your partner havent officially broken up, but youve decided to take some time off from each other and your relationship.

Why do people take breaks from dating?

Breaks teach us that there is more to life and there is more to ourselves than dating and finding The One, Park says. Yes its great to share your life with someone but flowing through one prospect after the other isnt quite the same thing. Spend some time with your favorite hobbies and discovering new ones.

How long should you take a break from online dating?

Decide how long you want to realistically commit to. Twenty-one days to one month tends to be a nice starting point. Hide, pause, or delete your online profile(s). Let people youve been chatting with online know youre taking a little dating hiatus.