How To Know When To Give A Guy His Space! Not Understanding This Can Really Ruin Things for You

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It can be tricky and confusing, but it happens all the time: he gets cranky, withdraws from you, snaps at you for no reason, etc.

What's his problem and how do you handle it? Sometimes a guy just needs space, and here's some ways you can tell:

He is Highly Irritable
This is the first tell-tale sign of a boyfriend or husband who needs some alone time.

One or two instances of crankiness or mood swings is perfectly normal; when he lashes out at you or others for no reason on a regular basis, time to get the heck away and let him be by himself.

Nothing You Say or Do Comforts Him Anymore
You used to be able to make him some soup or give him a back rub and some sweet kisses, and everything would be all better. Not so much anymore, right?

Try not to get too upset; it's not necessarily that he's sick of you or the bond you share so don't jump to any harsh conclusions just yet. He's likely very depressed or going through a personal slump; either way he needs to just be alone to figure things out. When he's ready and better, you'll know since you'll likely be the first person he calls.

He Isn't Showing Physical Affection
This happens naturally in most long-term relationships, so it isn't necessarily a signal that it's all over for the two of you.

Ask him nicely and gently if he's angry with you; if you did something wrong then make it right, but chances are you didn't. He's just in a funky phase. Remind yourself repeatedly if necessary that it's not his fault, and he's only suffering from the male version of P.M.S.

He Has Lost His Sex Drive
If or when this occurs, it usually scares the hell out of the female in a relationship. Men are supposed to be sexual animals who want it day and night, right?

Not so much. Male sexuality can go through phases just like a woman's can. Unless he uses sex like a drug to escape when he's feeling down, chances are he'll be very uninterested in getting busy if he's depressed.

His Friendships Are Either in High-Gear or Dying
When a guy hits a slump like this, his buddies notice one of two dramatic changes. The first scenario: He ignores them completely, doesn't want to hang out and wont return any calls or texts from them.

The second scenario: He is out with them every night partying, putting his buddy mode into overdrive. Try not to freak out over this; just like you need trips to Vegas or major shopping sprees with your girlfriends, he needs to blow of steam with his pals.

There's a point where it's excessive, yes. He might just be using his friends as an excuse to binge drink and go into escape-mode.

He's Avoiding His Parents And/Or Other Family Members
When a person, especially a guy, is in a weird funk, it's hard for them to speak to family members.

They know him well, and will be able to tell if there's a major problem. Plus, if his parents expect a lot from him, he doesn't want to be judged for being in a bad state of mind.

He is Putting in So Much Overtime at Work it's Ridiculous
Some guys, not all, become work-obsessed when they need space from their relationship.

Don't accuse him of cheating and just recognize the sad truth: He's avoiding you and his life by burying his mind in work and money.

You don't necessarily need signs; you know your boyfriend better than anyone. If your instincts say he needs space, listen to them.

Ensure him you'll be there for him whenever he needs you, and gracefully exit and allow him his space for however long is necessary.