My main thought would be that you consider the risk factors of physical intimacy but possibly ought to look a bit more closely at whether there are risk factors associated with avoiding physical intimacy (are you sure that that’s not harmful as well if taken to sufficient lengths?)
Interesting point. I do think there are risks in avoiding physical intimacy altogether, for vastly different reasons. Now, trying to navigate when it’s harmful to have physical intimacy and when it’s not is the hard part!
It would be an unusual partner who would agree to no physical intimacy (possibly including kissing and hugging) for two weeks so that OP can “reflect on the relationship.” That sends a strong signal that you’re about to get dumped.
Good thing I only date unusual people :P
I mean, people “take a break” all the time, I don’t see why this kind of break in particular would be more alarming.
Also, this was meant more as a rough example of a policy that could be taken from this knowledge than anything; you can use it any way you see fit (including doing nothing about it of course).
My main thought would be that you consider the risk factors of physical intimacy but possibly ought to look a bit more closely at whether there are risk factors associated with avoiding physical intimacy (are you sure that that’s not harmful as well if taken to sufficient lengths?)
Interesting point. I do think there are risks in avoiding physical intimacy altogether, for vastly different reasons. Now, trying to navigate when it’s harmful to have physical intimacy and when it’s not is the hard part!
It would be an unusual partner who would agree to no physical intimacy (possibly including kissing and hugging) for two weeks so that OP can “reflect on the relationship.” That sends a strong signal that you’re about to get dumped.
Good thing I only date unusual people :P I mean, people “take a break” all the time, I don’t see why this kind of break in particular would be more alarming.
Also, this was meant more as a rough example of a policy that could be taken from this knowledge than anything; you can use it any way you see fit (including doing nothing about it of course).