You met a really interesting guy, and things are going well so far. The dates are nothing less than charming; you enjoy each other’s company, and you text or call each other daily. It feels like every day; the chemistry is getting better.
But suddenly, out of the blue, he tells you – “Don’t take it personally, but I want to focus on myself for now.”
When your romantic partner says he needs to “focus on himself”, it might leave you with many confusing questions. It’ll be hard for you to figure out what exactly he needs.
In most cases, it is a clear-cut sign that he has lost interest in you. There is also a chance that he doesn’t want to get into any serious relationship right now.
In a situation like this, it will be best if you can control your temptation to jump to any conclusion. To figure out the exact reason behind his behavior, you’ll have to consider numerous other factors.
What does it mean when he says he wants to focus on himself?
Every one of us reacts differently to different situations. If you’re trying to figure out the exact reason behind his decision, you’ll have to dig deeper to get to the core of the issue.
Below you’ll find reasons that’ll help you break down what it means when a guy says he wants to figure out his life.
1. He Thinks That This Relationship is Not Right For Him
Maybe he is not comfortable with the pace at which the relationship is moving forward, and it has led him to think that maybe this relationship is not right for him. He thinks that taking a break will allow him to look at things from a broader perspective. This way, he’ll be able to better understand how he feels about you and this relationship.
The initial infatuation stage of the relationship is filled with enthusiasm and excitement. You are so obsessed with your partner that you ignore all their flaws and shortcomings. It is natural for many of us to get carried away during this relationship phase.
When he sees this relationship growing day by day, it makes him feel scared. There could be many reasons behind this fear; he may feel that –
- You two are not that compatible.
- He’ll have to forego his freedom for you.
- He’s not ready to take responsibility for the relationship.
- Your life goals do not match.
- Maybe he wants to explore things in more detail before investing more into this relationship.
To feel scared is just being human. Every one of us feels scared and hesitant before making big decisions. Getting into a serious relationship is a big deal for everyone; it requires a lot of trust and courage.
2. He Has Lost Interest in You
Like an ocean has its ebbs and flows that change over time, every relationship also goes through its own highs and lows. The strength of the relationship may fluctuate depending on the circumstances.
Every now and then, there will be times when couples feel very close to each other, while other times when things are not going as they should, their feelings for each other can start to sour.
But, how to know if it is just a temporary phase or if your partner has genuinely lost interest in you?
Below are a few signs that he’s lost interest in you-
- You stop being his priority
- He stops putting effort into the relationship
- He starts taking you for granted
- There’s no romance
- The connection between the two of you starts to weaken day by day, and the relationship starts looking one-sided
- He’s never interested in listening to what you’ve to say
3. He’s Deeply In Love With You, But His Life is a Bit Unstable At The Moment
Maybe this is an acknowledgment that you are an important part of his life now. It’s natural to feel negative about things when you hear him saying that he needs to focus more on his life now. But you can also take this as a compliment.
Maybe he is going through a lot of instability in his life, and before committing to you, he wants to put his life together.
He thinks taking a break from this relationship now will allow him to fix his life better and faster.
He fears that getting into a relationship now will be an immature decision for both of you.
Even if he has his life together, figuring out how you’ll fit in can look like a big task to him. But, when he takes a break and starts to look at things more objectively, it’ll help him in making a more firm and clear decision about this relationship.
4. He’s Annoyed By Something You Said or Did
It is not a good feeling when you’re significant other finds you annoying. If you’ve been together with someone for a long time, there is a very high probability that you’ll find something here and there with your partner that might annoy you.
This is completely natural, but still, some people take these things too personally. Rather than being upfront to their partner about these small issues, they either shut down or keep these feelings to themselves.
Not speaking about these issues can develop a lot of resentment between a couple. When he tells you that he needs to focus more on his life right now, it could be because he finds you annoying and has been keeping his feelings to himself for a long time.
There’s also a chance that everything is fine between the two of you, but he’s just annoyed about something that happened recently. To get to the core of the issue, you must encourage him to open up with you.
5. He’s Worried If Things Don’t Work Out Now, He’ll Lose You Forever
When he tells you that he needs to focus on himself, it can actually be a good thing for your relationship. Maybe he fears that getting into a relationship now might result in him losing your friendship forever.
Relationships are never easy; they require a lot of patience and effort. If things don’t go as planned, it can create a rift between the two of you.
Most of the time, when things end badly between a couple, it is an end of the friendship as well. He’s worried that if the two of you break up in the future, he’ll lose two relationships in one go.
By taking a step back, he is maybe trying to analyze whether or not it’s the right decision to get into a relationship with you right now.
6. He Has a Crush on Someone Else
When he wants a break from things, it could be because he is into someone else at the moment. There is also a chance that he has still not moved on from his ex. Or he has strong feelings for a friend or acquaintance from work.
Before committing to you for a relationship, he may want to make sure that he is over with his feelings for this other girl. He thinks that getting into a relationship with you now, while he has feelings for some other girl, will be a big mistake and can be devastating for both of you.
7. He’s Struggling to Figure Out How to End This Relationship With You
There is a chance that you two are not on the same page regarding this relationship. Maybe he’s not that into you at the moment.
Some guys find it hard to end things. Even if he’s sure about his decision, speaking up with you about it can be awkward and difficult for him. He’s worried that he may make you feel rejected, sad and disappointed. Although he doesn’t want a relationship with you, he will never want to break your heart.
