Time Off vs breakup

Is there such a thing as Time Off?
been reading this guy's bloggy for quite some time, certain things he said made sense sometimes, so shall share this little entry from him. can visit his bloggy and read on the comments on this post if interested =)

"What is the difference between a break up vs time off?My friend that has been in a serious relationship with this guy for 5 years. Few days ago she told me that she needs a break. So I asked her what's wrong? I mean the guy is basically what she wanted! She said that she needs some time to date around, meet more guys, party. I know her bf isnt too happy with this idea but he respects her wishes. He hopes that by doing so, she will realize that taking a time off to test the waters is a big mistake. I think my friend is at the point where the relationship is "boring". She knows the guy too well and the 5 years they somehow spent too much time...so a change is needed. By meeting other guys, she is trying to see what is available men are open in this market. I think in someways, time-off is really a break up.When a guy/girl or both break up a relationship, there are several reasons. Either one or both cheated, mutual reasons, the guy/ girl just couldnt stand something about the other person, been together too long, liked some other person, etc. (the list goes on).

When people say they are taking time off, I think its in terms of breaking up. It is the less painful and obvious way. People take time off because they have been with their bf/gf got so long that they feel they are missing out in many of the opportunities they have now. So why be taken when you can find better guys/girls? What usually happens is people that take time off end up dating other people and they end up finding someone else. Then eventually they tell their bf that its over and let it be... hence making things become mutual.

There are many of you that disagree that taking time off does not happen that way. Many would say that they need time off because too much quality time has been devoted to your compaion. In a sense, you are looking for space. Space meaning more time for yourself such as: hanging out with your boys/girls. I dont think taking "time off" should be those reasons. If you want to see less of each other talk it out. If both of you like each other things can be done."

2 more paper to go... it's been a drag, my heart is no longer on my exams. haiz... back to studies bah...