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Your partner is your favorite person in the whole world—so why do you feel like you need time away from them? Craving alone time in a relationship can feel strange, but actually, it can help you create a stronger, healthier relationship with your partner and your family. In this article, we’ll tell you how much alone time you might need and how to get it on a daily basis so you can feel relaxed and refreshed.
This article is based on an interview with our love and transformation coach, Jennifer Butler, MSW, owner of JennJoyCoaching. Check out the full interview here.
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- ↑ https://www.abc.net.au/everyday/alone-time-when-in-a-relationship/10342330
- ↑ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8591032/
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- ↑ https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1017&context=familyperspectives
- ↑ https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-secret-lives-introverts/201712/7-ways-spending-time-alone-will-change-your-life
- ↑ https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/happy-singlehood/202212/14-signs-you-need-some-time-alone