Japanese phrase
___別々に暮らしませんか？ ___ betsu betsu ni ku ra shi ma se n ka
Meaning
Would you consider living apart for ___?
When to use it
Proposes that two people stop living together for a period. The wording is gentle but serious, and it can signal a need to reconsider the relationship.
Example dialogue
少し距離を置きたいです。 suko shi kyo ri o o ki ta i de su
I need some space.
少しの間別々に暮らしませんか？ suko shi no aida betsu betsu ni ku ra shi ma se n ka
Would you consider living apart for a short while?