Picture this: You have found that special someone.

And, your feelings are reciprocated. Then, one fine day, you wake up and realise life is good and love is fine but you miss the person you were and the lifestyle you had before. You haven't seen your buddies or done something wild on your own in ages.

And while you feel strongly for these things, you still don't want to give up on your relationship.

You are not alone. The line 'I need my space' is very common these days, as partners increasingly step back to create a personal space of their own.

Text: Komal Mehta
Illustrations: Dominic Xavier