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Having alone time is also good for a relationship

Don’t get me wrong I love being with my significant other a lot of the times, but other times I do like having my space! As an introvert I def need my time to myself, but even if I’m with my boyfriend I still get drained (not as much as with other people). So having some me time either browsing the internet or just window shopping or running errands by myself helps me feel good!

I do love doing these activities with my boyfriend but I also do love doing some things myself~

How do you feel about this?

#GirlTalk #lemon8challenge #alonetime #introvertfriendly #alone time 💤

2025/11/2 Edited to

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I completely agree with this. Sometimes, I just need my own space to be able to relax & recharge. I need to have some quiet, me time to charge my social battery again. 🫶🏼

I cannot stress more on this. Both the partners need some alone time honestly.

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