according to my understanding; [b]cool-offs[/b] [i][b]leaving someone for a short period of time for self evaluation[/b][/i] and to think matters about the relationship if it has to be saved or not, it may somehow lead to break ups. [b]break up[/b] [i][b]leaving someone for good[/b][/i] after realizing that you don't love each other or there are some barriers at the relationship. [align=center]---------------------------------[/align] I never liked cool-offs. I haven't been in a relationship but I never liked it. My friend and her bf always have a cool off, and it somehow irritates me. If they really wanna break up, then go on. It's obvious that they couldn't save their relationship anymore.