Relationships

You know, I don't think many people have close relationships. Like the one I had. I find most people lie. They don't really be themselves around people. They don't try to learn one another's thoughts and emotions. They just... skim the top of the surface. They don't know how to connect. How.. People say, you need time apart. I don't understand that. Why would you ever need time apart? Is this some kind of large misconception most people just have implanted into their heads? I mean,I guess i just wasn't experienced enough to see what life was like when your not together all the time.