Interpersonal Relationships...space required? (Part 1)

I get a lot of ideas for different entries, usually I just go with whatever is on my mind or whatever has been bothering me. The one thing that seems to be bothering me the most right now is my petty little annoyance that builds up if I am around the same people for too long, or more specifically, my partner. 

I love her to bits and pieces, truly I do, but I think we are both just immensely tired from work and life and just need a slight tiny break.

I don't particularly know what that means or what it is supposed to feel like though. I feel like it is mean to want a bit of physical space from your partner, but at the same time, I feel that it would help drastically. Honestly the little petty annoyances aren't even anything super serious or a real problem, it's rather just like: "I've been telling you to put your dishes in the bin...but you still leave them out...". 

Another thing to note is I'm not immune from making these mistakes either, and I presume that she's probably having these same little ticks as I do, but we just don't say anything. 

I just can't help but feel bad for wanting that. Is it something I should actually feel bad about? Honestly I am not sure. I just feel guilty that I think it's needed. And honestly it is just like 2 days apart, it isn't the end of the world, I just feel bad that I'm...subjecting her to that? I don't know...

Perhaps it is actually healthy to be able to communicate that need for a bit of space, and know that I am not taking any of it personally, but rather respecting that wish for just a bit of space. Besides, when she comes back, perhaps I'll realize all those petty little gripes weren't much of anything at all. We'll see, to be continued! - Adri