<human>: My girlfriend and I have been together for over 3 years. We are high school sweethearts. I am her second relationship- 1st serious relationship- and she is my first everything(date, kiss, love, sexual partner etc...). After all this time, I really feel like I need some space. We got together while we were young, and I never got to experience the freedom that comes with an adult life. I don't want to party or hook up with random girls, I just wanna be free to be me for a little while. Perhaps it sounds petty, but  it has taken years of thought and a lot of conversations with her to get to this point. My question for you all is: what should this "break" consist of? Should we be free to date other people? Should we talk a lot, a little, not at all? How long should it be? Advice and/or personal experience would be very appreciated.  
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<bot>: ] Taking a break with my gf because I need some space/freedom. What should this "break" consist of?