A couple of the women that I have dated have asked for a date break.  They claim that they need some time off from the relationship because of work schedules, job stress, health issues, family issues….. you fill in the blank.

Generally speaking, this means that the relationship is finished and that they are hoping that you will just go away.  Or, if that doesn’t work, they will use the break to compose a “Dear John” letter explaining all of you deficiencies.  Either way, if they need a break from you, it usually means that you are no longer important to them.

And while they always leave that element of hope by saying that it will only be for a few days, weeks, months, in the end, they aren’t coming back.  So, get ready to move on.