Every person needs some time for himself, which we call ‘me time’. This is important, whether you are married or in a relationship. It is often seen that married couples face more challenges in balancing ‘me time’ and ‘we time’, whereas those who live separately have less difficulty in this matter. Still, both types of time are important to the health of the relationship. If couples do not take care of each other’s needs or do not give time, their relationship can gradually weaken. So, how to balance ‘we time’ and ‘me time’?
Communicate clearly: Tell your partner openly how much you need alone time and why. When both understand each other’s needs, misunderstandings do not occur.
Plan a calendar: Set aside one or two days a week for ‘me time’ and another day or two for ‘we time’. These small plans help in maintaining balance in the relationship.
Respect personal space: If your partner wants to spend some time alone, don’t interpret it as ‘distance’ or ‘disregard’. Every person needs their own space to refresh.
Focus on quality time: ‘We Time’ does not just mean sitting together, but spending time that fosters conversation, understanding and emotional connection.
Keep the hobby alive: Both of you should indulge in activities of your choice. It not only keeps you happy but also provides new topics of conversation.
Create phone-free time: Be it ‘me time’ or ‘we time’, spend some time away from your mobile. This will make you feel truly connected to each other.
Set boundaries: In a relationship, it is important to know when to stick together and when to take a break for yourself. Healthy boundaries make relationships stronger.
Let each other recharge: When your partner returns to having ‘me time’, he or she is happier, calmer and more responsive, which makes the relationship even better.
