If you have ever been involved in a relationship that seemed to have been going great only to have him suddenly pull away you may have wondered why. If this has happened more than once you may have noticed a pattern. Perhaps you have been wondering why men pull away when they seem happy in a relationship and then, almost as if he had ice water thrown in his face pull away?

What ever could be the reason for his withdrawal? To answer this question we must first gain an understanding of the male species. From as far back as can be historically counted men have had to put aside their personal emotions to concentrate on more important matters such as war and survival; not just for their own survival but for the survival of their loved ones as well. It is the way of man and although he may indeed have very strong feelings for his female partner it causes undue pressures for the female to demand that he devote all his time to her and her alone. Doing this will invariably cause her greatest fears of loosing him to come to pass.

Spending as much time as possible with the one you love is something we all enjoy doing together yet many of us forget personal space. No matter how blissfully happy we are we still need space from each other from time to time. Personal space allows us to put our perspectives in order, plan for the future and sometimes to just clear our heads of everything and reflect or meditate.

Of course there are numerous reasons why men pull away so understanding each of the reasons will undoubtedly help you gain an understanding as to what you can do to ensure that your man goes towards you and not away from you. Working together as a team and respecting each others needs for solitude will only strengthen your relationship in the long run.