My husband and I are considering a trial separation not because we want to divorce but because we've both been feeling suffocated and we think some time living apart might help us remember who we are individually. But everyone we've mentioned this to acts like it's either relationship suicide or completely unnecessary, and we're starting to doubt ourselves even though it feels right.
More people experience this than they realize.
The courage to choose temporary separation as a path to deeper intimacy challenges every cultural script about how love is supposed to work.
“Where Are You with The choice to live alone — solitude and flourishing?”
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.