Same way you pause on a regular relationship, you ask for understanding and compassion. Hopefully you’re with people who know how to honor that in their own way that is respectful to you. I’ve only run into one instance where everyone couldn’t provide the support needed to let a person take a pause. Sometimes that means going to a retreat, taking a solo vacation, going to be with family, reflecting, intense therapy sessions, etc. It really depends on the person asking and what they need.