When I hear the words here on DB or in real life, "I need space"--that is code word for "I want to fcuk the OP and run away with the OP!" Choc...be on the alert for these dead weight words.
My reaction to the "I need space" talk is that the person needing space should feel like an astronaut.
Sorry if I am repeating myself here.
Choc you have balls I can tell from here and whatever happens you can handle it