--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: What I ask for is time...i need to go…" description: "\"What I ask for is time...i need to go away find myself and become happy with myself. I'm absolutely sure it wont change my opinion about us. I'm feelin..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/699/me-7_psychology_what-i-ask-for-is-time-i-need-to-go-away_120784.jpg" --- # What I ask for is time...i need to go away find myself and… ![“What I ask for is time...i need to go away find myself and become happy with myself. I'm absolutely sure it wont change my opinion about us. I'm feeling so bad for letting you wait that long but you know I have big troubles and I'm scared to mess it up with this state of mind ! thats all I'm…” quote by Anonymous](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/699/me-7_psychology_what-i-ask-for-is-time-i-need-to-go-away_120784.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/699/me-7_psychology_what-i-ask-for-is-time-i-need-to-go-away_120784.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/699/me-7_psychology_what-i-ask-for-is-time-i-need-to-go-away_120784.jpg) > “What I ask for is time...i need to go away find myself and become happy with myself. I'm absolutely sure it wont change my opinion about us. I'm feeling so bad for letting you wait that long but you know I have big troubles and I'm scared to mess it up with this state of mind ! thats all I'm scared off... please wait :)” [Anonymous](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/anonymous/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. The speaker needs personal space to recover mental health, fearing that this pause will affect a relationship, yet wants reassurance that feelings remain unchanged. **In simple terms:** Seeking time for self‑care while worrying about impact on a partner. Key Takeaway Self‑care can coexist with relational commitment. Themes self‑reflection mental health relationship anxiety personal boundaries Mood anxious hopeful Type personal confession relationship appeal When to use this quote - after a breakup - during burnout - while dealing with depression Key Concepts emotional regulation attachment theory Practical Applications - schedule regular solo time - communicate needs clearly Questions to Reflect On - How can you balance personal recovery with relational honesty? - What signals indicate a healthy pause? 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