When a guy says he NEEDS HIS SPACE, what does that mean?

Question

He came from a 2 week vacation last Sunday. I saw him twice so far and wanted to see him again. He said no he needed space.

Answer 1

"He" is the subject.

"Needs" is the predicate

"Space" is the direct object, modified by "his".

I would read this to mean:

He needs his space.

Answer 2

It means "I have just returned from my vacation, and need time to sort things out, so leave me alone for a while." Nothing more than that.

Answer 3

He means he needs his space, guy say what they mean unlike girls......we speak metaphorically.

Answer 4

It means he needs his space.

Answer 5

It means he needs some space.

There isn't always a secret message.

Answer 6

Unfortunately, it often means he wants to see other women.  Men don't usually give up s*x, unless they have another alternative.

Answer 7

It has the same meaning when a girl uses it.  You probably know that, but want us to confirm your gut feeling.

Answer 8

he might have had a crisis and needs to think,  but it is more likely that this is his way of saying

"we should date other people"   or at least he is planning on dating others

Answer 9

It means he doesn't like you.

Answer 10

It means he needs his space.

Personally, while I am very happy with my current relationship, I also need my space from time to time.  It doesn't mean I don't like her, it doesn't mean I'm trying to hide something, and it's not a secret message.  It just means that, from time to time, I need a period of time where I can be under my own power and don't have a schedule to keep or people to entertain.  Having periods of free time ('free' also meaning free from other people) is critical to my sanity.

Don't you ever need YOUR space?

Answer 11

Something is going on with him. Give him another day or two to mull over whatever is bothering him.  Wait until he is in a good mood and then let him know that you would like to spend more time with him, especially since he was away from you for 2 weeks. Men need time to mull over our problems. If you don't give us enough time to ourselves, we can really get cranky.

Answer 12

Many things:

1. I'm too weak to tell you I want other women, or

2. I want to have a single life AND see you when the moment takes me, or

3. Please leave me alone, or

4. You nag a lot, even though you are hot.

Answer 13

It means he needs his space. Don't you ever need your space?

Answer 14

He means:

1. Leave me alone.

2. I've met someone while on vacation, and need to formulate a reason to dump you.

3. I'm seeing someone else, and she doesn't know about you.....yet.

4. I've been re-evaluating our relationship, and we need to talk, but I'm too much of a puss to tell you right now.

5. I really do need some space.

Now, you may take your pick of these reasons, or any combination of them as they meet your situation. HOWEVER, you both need to address your issues before your relationship is to continue, or not.

Answer 15

It probably means he's grown tired of you and wants to break up. Tell him you have been wanting space for a while ,too, and  are glad to give him his.

Answer 16

I just got back from a vacation and now I feel like I need one more then ever, he probably need some alone time. Time to relax with no one up in his face. Or maybe he doesn't like you, feel it out but respect his wishes.

Answer 17

He sounds like he is trying to figure out a way to tell you he doesn't want to be with you anymore. Sorry...

Answer 18

Then he needs space, lady. Just give him some time...if he's worth your while, he'll come around. Don't kill yourself trying to see him.