You are right. When someone tells their partner they need space, it’s often because they don’t want to be with you fully, but they also don’t want to lose you completely. They’re unsure of their feelings, so they keep you close enough to come back if they change their mind. It’s less about needing space and more about keeping options open. Now, it’s left to you. Do you wanna be the nice guy they fall back to, when things don’t work out with the bad guys? Or do you want to be the person who values themselves enough to walk away when someone can’t choose you fully? You can either wait around, hoping they’ll come back, or you can move on and make space for someone who actually values yo and would always pick you
