Men on break vs women on break

This isn't my logic but a female friends but it's because they are not sure if the relationship is going anywhere and they want some time to think by themselves if it's worth staying in the relationship(uncommon view). Why the hell they can't just talk it out like adults I have no idea but whatever. Also I have seen this used by others as guilt free cheating because they aren't together anymore despite the fact they are.(unfortunately this is more common)