Yes...people often say what they don't really mean in the heat of the moment or rather, they do say exactly how they feel at the time and then regret their words later. Giving each other space can help you better understand your love (or loss of love) for someone, but it usually doesn't work out unless both sides are willing to make the necessary changes to prevent the cycle from repeating itself. I think we can still feel love for someone after separation and yet never be able to fully reconcile the relationship. And then, there are those fortunate few who defy the odds and return to each other with a newer sense of purpose and stronger connection than they ever had before.
