Relationships are complex and complicated; therefore, the answer to whether breaks work in a relationship is just as challenging to answer.It is imperative to set boundaries when you want to take a break in your relationship. Keeping it open-ended, undefined, and unclear can be incredibly unsettling and is insensitive to the other person. They might feel like they are being punished, putting their life on hold, unsafe, insecure, and confused. Learn how to take a healthy break.

Parenting is hard enough but throw in other circumstances like single parenting due to death, illness, separation, divorce, or work. What about parenting with an ex-partner? This can get messy and downright ugly. It can also be an opportunity to display respect, problem-solving, teamwork, and excellent communication skills to your child(ren).